What is a sequence of characters that is usually longer than the allotted number for a password called?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
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.
References:
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. 30