10 Questions
What is the worst possible password to choose?
rightrightrightright
What is the minimum length for a good password?
13 characters
What is one way to create a good password?
Use a phrase that is memorable and unlikely to be in a dictionary.
How long does it take for a computer to pull out a user's password?
Less than a second
What is one way to create a secure password?
Use characters and numbers that are common words, but spelled correctly.
What is the best way to protect a system from bad passwords?
Use strong passwords that are difficult to guess.
What is the most important factor when creating a secure password?
Complexity
What is the best way to create a memorable password?
Use a phrase that is memorable and unlikely to be in a dictionary.
What is the best way to protect a system from bad passwords?
Use a strong password that is difficult to guess.
What is the worst possible password to choose?
rightrightrightright
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.
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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