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Which methodology can be used to extend the standard password rules?

  1. None; password rules cannot be extended.

  2. Password rules can be extended using JavaScript.

  3. Password Java APIs can be used to extend password rules.

  4. Password rules can be extended using the Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) framework.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

IBM Tivoli Identity Manager provides Password Java APIs that allow developers to extend standard password rules with custom logic. This enables organizations to implement password policies beyond the built-in rules. JavaScript and PAM are not the extension mechanisms for TIM password rules.