Question

1. a ____ is a private combination of words, often up to 100 characters in length and containing mixed capitalization and punctuation, associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources. (223)

a. passphrase
c. passcode
b. private key
d. encryption algorithm

Explanation:

A passphrase is a private word - combination, often longer than a password (up to 100 characters here), with mixed - case and punctuation, used for access. A private key is more related to cryptography in a different context. A passcode is usually shorter. An encryption algorithm is a method for encoding data, not a word combination for access.

Answer:

a. passphrase