Windows Server and Active Directory Configuration Quiz

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Domain Security Policy

Account policies

<p>When assigning passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'Maximum password age' policy requires users to change their password after a configurable number of days, which helps prevent the use of the same password for an extended period, thus enhancing security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'Minimum password age' policy requires users to wait a configurable amount of time before changing a password again, which helps prevent users from changing their password multiple times in quick succession to bypass password history requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'Minimum password length' policy ensures that passwords are at least a specified number of characters long, which increases the complexity and strength of the passwords.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'Password must meet complexity requirements' policy enforces specific criteria for password composition, such as the inclusion of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, which enhances password strength and complexity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Storing passwords using reversible encryption is essentially the same as storing plaintext versions of the passwords, which greatly compromises the security of the passwords.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'Account Lockout Policy' helps prevent unauthorized access by locking out user accounts after a certain number of failed login attempts, thereby reducing the risk of brute force attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'Local Policies &gt; Audit Policy' allows for the enabling of auditing, including logging successful and unsuccessful login attempts, which is essential for security monitoring and threat detection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exporting the Local Security Policy allows administrators to replicate extensive local policies for user rights and security options on other Windows hosts, thus ensuring consistent security configurations across multiple systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Account policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Domain Security Policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When assigning passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enforce a waiting period before changing a password again</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Passwords are essentially stored in plaintext, compromising security</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring the password contains specific items such as uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It limits the number of failed login attempts before locking out the account</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local Policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It requires the password to be at least a specified number of characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To limit the number of days before changing a password</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers