In the Local Security Policy lab, how many incorrect password attempts trigger an account lockout?

In the Local Security Policy lab, how many incorrect password attempts trigger an account lockout?

• A. 3
• B. 7
• C. 10
• D. 5

Answer: (D)

Account lockout thresholds determine how many wrong sign-ins cause an account to be blocked. In this lab, the threshold is set to five failed attempts. So after five consecutive incorrect passwords, the account is locked. While locked, no login is allowed until the lockout duration passes or an administrator unlocks the account. The policy may also specify how long the lockout lasts and when the failure counter resets, but the trigger point shown here is five attempts.

Account lockout thresholds determine how many wrong sign-ins cause an account to be blocked. In this lab, the threshold is set to five failed attempts. So after five consecutive incorrect passwords, the account is locked. While locked, no login is allowed until the lockout duration passes or an administrator unlocks the account. The policy may also specify how long the lockout lasts and when the failure counter resets, but the trigger point shown here is five attempts.