CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 671

After running an online password cracking tool, an attacker recovers the following password: gh ;j SKSTOi;618&
Based on the above information, which of the following technical controls have been implemented? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Complexity
• B. Encryption
• C. Hashing
• D. Length
• E. Salting
• F. Stretching

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

The password exhibits a mix of characters, including uppercase letters, symbols, and numbers, indicating that complexity controls are in effect. Additionally, the password length is sufficient, which suggests that length controls are also implemented. The other options, such as encryption, hashing, salting, and stretching, do not directly relate to the visible characteristics of the password.