A&S - B2.1 -EDWARD SNOWDEN ON PASSWORD: LAST WEEKONIGHT WITH JONH OLIVER
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What is the worst possible password to choose?

  • 12345678
  • abcd1234
  • rightrightrightright (correct)
  • qwertyuiop
  • What is the minimum length for a good password?

  • 8 characters
  • 10 characters
  • 12 characters
  • 13 characters (correct)
  • What is one way to create a good password?

  • Use a phrase that is memorable and unlikely to be in a dictionary. (correct)
  • Use characters and numbers that are common words, but spelled correctly.
  • Use a combination of upper and lowercase letters.
  • Use a combination of punctuation marks.
  • How long does it take for a computer to pull out a user's password?

    <p>Less than a second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to create a secure password?

    <p>Use characters and numbers that are common words, but spelled correctly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to protect a system from bad passwords?

    <p>Use strong passwords that are difficult to guess.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important factor when creating a secure password?

    <p>Complexity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to create a memorable password?

    <p>Use a phrase that is memorable and unlikely to be in a dictionary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to protect a system from bad passwords?

    <p>Use a strong password that is difficult to guess.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the worst possible password to choose?

    <p>rightrightrightright</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Bad passwords are one of the easiest ways to compromise a system.
    • It can literally take less than a second for a computer to go through the possibilities and pull out a user's password.
    • For an eight character password, right right right right is the worst possible password.
    • One option to create a good password is to use a phrase that is memorable and unlikely to be in a dictionary.
    • Another option is to use characters and numbers that are common words, but spelled correctly.
    • A good password should be at least 13 characters long and include characters, numbers, and letters.

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    This quiz will help you create a strong password. It will ask you to choose a memorable phrase, use characters and numbers that are common, and include letters.

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