Question

Select all the correct answers. Which statements are correct interpretations of the logarithmic function f(x) = 7 log2 x, with respect to the context? The password is weakest if it uses a single symbol for all 7 characters. The strength of the password increases with a decrease in the number of symbols. The password is stronger with an increase in the number of symbols. The password is strongest if a single symbol is used for all 7 characters. There are 2 possible symbol options per character to produce a password of strength of 7 bits. There are 7 possible symbol options per character to produce a password of strength of 7 bits.

Answer 1

Answer:

The password is weakest if it uses a single symbol for all 7 characters.

The strength of password increases with an increase in the number of symbols.

There are 7 possible symbol options per character to produce a password of strength of 7 bits.

Step-by-step explanation:

The password strength is determined by the usage of symbols and upper case and lower case letters along with a numeric character. The strength of password increases when different symbols are used. It is considered as weak password if only single symbol is used for all the 7 characters. The strong passwords are not easy to break and decode.

Answer 2

Answer:

The three correct options are:

The password is weakest if it uses a single symbol for all 7 characters.

The password is stronger with an increase in the number of symbols.

There are 2 possible symbol options per character to produce a password of strength of 7 bits.