Microsoft MCITP Test Prep - Windows Server 2008

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You want to ensure that all clients using Windows 7 will change their passwords every three weeks. Which of the following policy should you configure on the clients?
  1. Enforce Password History
  2. Maximum Password Age
  3. Minimum Password Length
  4. Minimum Password Age
Explanation
Answer - B - You should configure the Maximum Password Age policy on all client computers to ensure that they change their passwords every three weeks.

Key Takeaway: The Maximum Password Age policy forces a user to change his password after a certain amount of time has expired. This policy is configured to ensure that users change their passwords in stipulated time duration. This reduces the chances of losing a password due to social engineering or shoulder surfing attacks.
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