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Question 68

All the following are weaknesses of Kerberos except __________.
  • A It requires clock synchronization across the network.
  • B It is vulnerable to password attacks.
  • C It uses shared secret keys.
  • D The KDC is a single point of failure.
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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer:

C is correct. Kerberos uses shared secret keys instead of transmitting passwords over the network. This is a strength of Kerberos, not a weakness. 

Incorrect Answers:

A, B, and D are incorrect. These are all common weaknesses of Kerberos.

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