Which of the following application software features is the least effective control to protect passwords?
A) Suspension of user IDs after a user's repeated attempts to sign on with an invalid password.
B) Encryption of passwords prior to their transmission or storage.
C) Forced change of passwords after a designated number of days.
D) Automatic logoff of inactive users after a specified time period of inactivity.

Question

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Forced change of passwords after a designated number of days is the least effective control to protect passwords because it does not prevent users from choosing weak passwords or reusing passwords across multiple accounts.

Which of the Following Application Software Features Is the Least