What Do You Know About Biometrics And Password Security?

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    Authenticating a user by the normal actions that the user performs is called behavioral biometrics.

    • True
    • False
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What Do You Know About Biometrics And Password Security? There is a lot of information that we store on the computers which people can get access to if they hacked into our computers. What do you know about keeping your data safe and the different avenues you can use? Take up this quiz and see if you should up your security.

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  • 2. 

    A secret combination of letters, numbers, and/or characters that only the user should know is called a ________

    Explanation
    A secret combination of letters, numbers, and/or characters that only the user should know is called a password. A password is used as a security measure to protect sensitive information or gain access to a particular system, account, or device. It acts as a barrier to unauthorized access and ensures that only authorized users can gain entry.

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    A password attack that creates encrypted versions of common dictionary words and compares them against those in a stolen password file is called a hybrid attack.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false. A password attack that creates encrypted versions of common dictionary words and compares them against those in a stolen password file is actually called a dictionary attack, not a hybrid attack. A hybrid attack is a combination of different attack techniques, such as a dictionary attack and a brute force attack, to increase the chances of successfully cracking a password.

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    A hardened operating system that can keep attackers from accessing and controlling critical parts of a computer system.

    • Hardened OS

    • Standard OS

    • Trusted OS

    • Secure OS

    Correct Answer
    A. Trusted OS
    Explanation
    A trusted operating system refers to a secure and reliable operating system that has implemented various security measures to protect critical parts of a computer system from unauthorized access and control by attackers. It incorporates features such as access controls, encryption, and secure boot mechanisms to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the system. This type of OS is designed to withstand attacks and maintain the trustworthiness of the system, making it a suitable choice for environments that require a high level of security.

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    A brute force attack is an encryption attack in which every possible combination of letters, numbers, and characters is used to create encrypted passwords that are matched with those in a stolen password file.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    A brute force attack is not an encryption attack where every possible combination of letters, numbers, and characters is used to create encrypted passwords. Rather, it is a method of trying every possible combination of passwords until the correct one is found.

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