CompTIA Security+ Question G-88

When Ann an employee returns to work and logs into her workstation she notices that, several desktop configuration settings have changed. Upon a review of the CCTV logs, it is determined that someone logged into Ann’s workstation. Which of the following could have prevented this from happening?

A. Password complexity policy
B. User access reviews
C. Shared account prohibition policy
D. User assigned permissions policy

Answer: A

Explanation:
The most important countermeasure against password crackers is to use long, complex passwords, which are changed regularly. Since changes were made to Ann’s desktop configuration settings while she was not at work, means that her password was compromised.