basic computer MCQ #17017

A strong password policy should discourage which pattern that attackers guess easily?

basic computer MCQ #17017

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A strong password policy should discourage which pattern that attackers guess easily?

    • A) Long random phrases or unique per-site passwords
    • B) Common substitutions like P@ssw0rd1
    • C) Use of a password manager
    • D) Enabling breach alerts when available

    Answer: Common substitutions like P@ssw0rd1

    Explanation: Common substitution patterns like replacing 'a' with '@' or 'o' with '0' (e.g., P@ssw0rd1) are well-known and appear early in attacker wordlists and rule-based cracking tools, making them nearly as weak as the original words.