Why would a technician use a password cracker?
A.
To look for weak passwords on the network
B.
To change a user’s passwords when they leave the company
C.
To enforce password complexity requirements
D.
To change users passwords if they have forgotten them
Explanation:
A password cracker will be able to expose weak passwords on a network.
Incorrect Answers:
B: Changing users’ passwords when they leave the company is not advisable – why not just eliminate their
passwords to mitigate risk.
C: Enforcing password complexity would make the password stronger and not easily crackable.
D: If users happen to forget their passwords, then they should request a change in password rather than a
technician using a password cracker.Dulaney, Emmett and Chuck Eastton, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 6th Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis,
2014, p. 407