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What is the basic problem that any system with access control must solve?
Verifying the identity of the user
Why is it important for a password to be difficult to guess?
To prevent unauthorized access
What is the purpose of a hash function in password storage?
To protect the password from being easily reversed
What security problem arises when the system checks the password?
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Why do passwords play a crucial role in authentication?
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What does a lock constituted by three cylinders with only digits symbolize in relation to guessing passwords?
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What is the total number of positions in the lock constituted by three cylinders?
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How many characters are typically included in passwords?
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What is the approximate time required for brute-forcing a password of 10 characters?
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What kind of passwords are commonly chosen and considered insecure?
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What is the significance of using base-words when creating passwords?
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What is the total number of words in the English dictionary?
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How many hash attempts per second can Nvidia’s new RTX 4090 graphics card achieve in breaking passwords?
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What are considered as examples of base-words according to the text?
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What is the total number of possible combinations for a lock constituted by three cylinders?
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What should be avoided in creating passwords according to the text?
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What is the basic problem that any system with access control must solve?
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Why do passwords play a crucial role in authentication?
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What is the purpose of a hash function in password storage?
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Why is it important for a password to be difficult to guess?
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What security problem arises when the system checks the password?
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What is the total number of possible combinations for a lock constituted by three cylinders?
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What is the total number of positions in the lock constituted by three cylinders?
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How many hash attempts per second can Nvidia’s new RTX 4090 graphics card achieve in breaking passwords?
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What is the approximate time required for brute-forcing a password of 10 characters?
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What is considered as an example of a base-word according to the text?
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What is the total number of words in the English dictionary?
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How many characters are typically included in passwords?
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What does a lock constituted by three cylinders with only digits symbolize in relation to guessing passwords?
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Why should personal information and common words be avoided in creating passwords according to the text?
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