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CompTIA FC0-U71 Exam - Topic 6 Question 22 Discussion

A user attempts to log in to a website and receives a prompt to update their password. Which of the following is this an example of?
D) Password expiration
A) Password privacy
B) Password history
C) Password complexity

CompTIA FC0-U71 Exam - Topic 6 Question 22 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's FC0-U71 exam
Question #: 22
Topic #: 6
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A user attempts to log in to a website and receives a prompt to update their password. Which of the following is this an example of?

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Suggested Answer: D

This scenario describes a policy where the system enforces password expiration, prompting users to update passwords after a defined period.

''Password expiration is a security policy that requires users to reset their passwords periodically---commonly 30, 60, or 90 days---to mitigate the risk of compromised credentials.'' --- CompTIA ITF+ Objectives

Password privacy refers to keeping the password confidential.

Password history restricts reuse of old passwords.

Password complexity enforces character rules (e.g., uppercase, numbers, symbols).

Correct answer: D


by Miss at Jun 30, 2026, 12:52 AM

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Marge
I think it's D) Password expiration. It makes sense to update for security.
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Thurman
5 days ago
Yeah, D is the best choice here.
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Veda
10 days ago
Right, expiration is key for maintaining security.
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Jose
15 days ago
But the prompt is clearly about needing a new password.
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Burma
21 days ago
A) Password privacy could fit too, but not as much.
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Ruby
26 days ago
Definitely D, helps prevent unauthorized access.
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Vivienne
1 month ago
I feel it's important to keep passwords fresh.
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Alise
1 month ago
Agreed, it makes sense to update for security.
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Becky
1 month ago
I think it's D) Password expiration.
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Lang
2 months ago
Not sure if I agree with that, sounds a bit excessive.
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Leonor
2 months ago
Wait, are we really expected to change passwords this often?
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Lili
2 months ago
Seems like a standard security measure to me.
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Myra
2 months ago
I thought it was about password complexity?
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Marisha
2 months ago
That's definitely D) Password expiration.
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Adell
2 months ago
This seems like an example of password expiration since the user is being prompted to update their password. I recall a similar question in our review.
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Buddy
3 months ago
I’m leaning towards password history, but I could be mixing it up with something else we covered. It’s definitely about managing passwords.
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Cyndy
3 months ago
I remember discussing password complexity, but that doesn't seem to fit here. It feels more like a prompt to change the password due to time limits.
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Dick
3 months ago
I think this might be related to password expiration, but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds familiar from our last practice session.
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