What is a sequence of characters that is usually longer than the allotted number for a password called?
A.
passphrase
B.
cognitive phrase
C.
anticipated phrase
D.
Real phrase
Explanation:
A passphrase is a sequence of characters that is longer than a password and, in some cases, takes the place
of a password during an authentication process. Passphrases are long static passwords, which is made up of
words in a phrase or sentence.
Incorrect Answers:
B: A sequence of characters that is usually longer than the allotted number for a password is called a
passphrase, not a cognitive phrase.
C: A sequence of characters that is usually longer than the allotted number for a password is called a
passphrase, not an anticipated phrase.
D: A sequence of characters that is usually longer than the allotted number for a password is called a
passphrase, not a real phrase.Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, p. 199
Conrad, Eric, Seth Misenar, Joshua Feldman, CISSP Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Syngress, Waltham, 2012, p.
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