Operate a private automatic branch exchange (pabx) switchboard hfo. C 08

Passwords

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  Always follow the manufacturer's instructions or make full use of the "help" keys when creating your new password
  
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  Usually the first thing you have to do is develop a password in order to move from the original system default settings
  
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  Most establishments will require you to change your password regularly. Some places will have systems to notify you when your password is about to expire and you will have so many days left to create a new password. This is good security practise as staff can easily learn each other's passwords
  
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  Passwords can be used to limit access to staff using your PABX system
  
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  Passwords need to be used for reading out cost counters for nominated directory numbers. Only senior levels of staff will have access to read the metered costing of directory numbers and the use of a password creates a barrier to prevent non authorised staff from this function
  
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  Make sure staff passwords are deleted when they have been terminated or leave.