CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 494

A technician wants to improve password security after several users admitted to using very simple passwords. Which of the following is the best way to resolve this issue?

Answer options

• A. Requiring four character types
• B. Decreasing the password expiration times
• C. Enabling an automatic lock timer
• D. Adding two characters to the minimum password length

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as requiring four character types significantly strengthens passwords by promoting complexity and diversity. Options B and D may improve security to some extent but do not directly address the weakness of simple passwords. Option C, while useful for account protection, does not enhance the password strength itself.