Which of the following statements about passwords is not true?
A)Authentication cannot be established by the use of a password.
B)Password systems that are too rigorous may hinder employee productivity.
C)Passwords can be stolen through social engineering.
D)Passwords are often disregarded by employees.
E)Passwords can be sniffed when being transmitted over a network.

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Authentication is established by the use of a password, therefore statement A is not true. The other statements are all true - overly rigorous password systems can hinder productivity (B), passwords can be stolen through social engineering (C), employees may disregard password policies (D), and passwords can be sniffed when transmitted over a network (E).

Which of the Following Statements About Passwords Is Not True