Multiple choice technology security

Hard Coding credentials

  1. Cannot be treated as a secure practice

  2. Is a good way to hide passwords from hackers

  3. Is perfectly fine for internal applications

  4. Is perfectly fine for external user facing applications
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Explanation

Hardcoding credentials cannot be treated as a secure practice because they are stored in plain text or easily decompilable code, exposing them to anyone with source access. Distractors suggesting it hides passwords, or is acceptable for internal or external facing applications, violate fundamental credential management principles.

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