Which of the following should you avoid as passwords? (Choose all that apply)

Which of the following should you avoid as passwords? (Choose all that apply)

Which of the following should you avoid as passwords? (Choose all that apply)

A.
Miscellaneous characters

B.
Foreign words

C.
Proper nouns

D.
Conventional words with numbers

Explanation:
Server room administrators should avoid using conventional words as passwords altogether. Proper nouns should also be left untouched, as should foreign words that are familiar to people of any language. Similarly, conventional words with numbers merely tacked onto their ends or with numbers substituted for

similar-looking letters such as a zero for the letter O will not provide much password security.
Incorrect Answers:
A: With these options given the miscellaneous characters is a good choice.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 465 466.



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