CSCU Password Security and Management

Question 1

What is the minimum recommended length for a strong password according to CSCU guidelines?

Accepted Answer

12 characters

Answer

CSCU recommends passwords be at least 12 characters long to provide adequate resistance against brute-force attacks.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a strong password?

Accepted Answer

T7#mK!9vLq2@

Answer

A strong password combines uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters in an unpredictable sequence.

Question 3

What is a password manager primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Securely storing and generating unique passwords for each account

Answer

A password manager securely stores and can generate unique, complex passwords so users don't need to memorize them.

Question 4

What is 'password reuse' and why is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Using the same password across multiple accounts; a breach on one site exposes all others

Answer

Password reuse means one compromised site can give attackers access to every other account that shares that password.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a passphrase?

Accepted Answer

BlueSkyDancesOver7Mountains!

Answer

A passphrase is a sequence of random words combined to create a long, memorable, yet strong credential.

CSCU - Certified Secure Computer User Practice Test