CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 69

A user enters a username and a password at the login screen for a web portal. A few seconds later the following message appears on the screen:
Please use a combination of numbers, special characters, and letters in the password field.
Which of the following concepts does this message describe?

Answer options

• A. Password complexity
• B. Password reuse
• C. Password history
• D. Password age

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as the message directly relates to the requirements for creating a complex password. Options B, C, and D refer to different aspects of password management, such as reusing old passwords, tracking previous passwords, and the duration a password can be used, which are not relevant to the provided message.