ISC Exam Questions

what exactly is a virtual password?

A passphrase is turned into a virtual password, but what exactly is a virtual password?

A.
The length and format that is required for a specific system or application

B.
When a passphrase is turned into an encryption key

C.
A hashed version of the passphrase

D.
An encrypted version of the passphrase

Explanation:
A virtual password is the length and format that is required by the application. Theapplication could have a memory segment of 128 bits to store your virtual passwordwhile another application may have a memory segment of 256 bits. The virtualpassword is just the result of your passphrase after it has been hashed or encryptedand converted into the format that is required for a specific application.