Question

A password checking system that disallows user passwords that are proper names or words that are normally included in a dictionary is an example of ___________ with respect to security systems.

(a) risk

(b) control

(c) attack

(d) asset

This question was addressed to me at a job interview.

Query is from Dependability and Security in section Dependability and Security of Software Engineering

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) control

The explanation: A control protective measure that reduces a system’s vulnerability.