How To Create And Remember A Strong Password!

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How To Create And Remember A Strong Password! - Quiz

Training tool for creating and remembering a strong password

Questions and Answers

1.

Use other punctuation besides the exclamation point.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The answer is true because the statement is asking for a suggestion or explanation, not a true or false statement. Therefore, the answer can be any explanation or suggestion that is relevant to the question.

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2.

Do not use words or phrases that have personal significance
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
3.

Mix letters, numbers and symbols, and use case sensitivity (upper and lower case letters).
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Mixing letters, numbers, and symbols, as well as using case sensitivity, is a recommended practice for creating strong and secure passwords. By combining different types of characters and including both uppercase and lowercase letters, it becomes harder for potential attackers to guess or crack the password. This increases the overall security of the password and helps protect sensitive information. Therefore, the statement is true.

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4.

Make a password that is less than 6 characters.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement is asking to make a password that is less than 6 characters. The correct answer is "False" because it is generally recommended to have passwords that are at least 6 characters long, as shorter passwords are easier to guess or crack.

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5.

Always use the same password for everything.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Using the same password for everything is not recommended because if one account is compromised, then all other accounts using the same password will also be at risk. It is important to use unique and strong passwords for each account to enhance security and protect personal information.

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6.

Always write down your password on a sheet of paper.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
It is not recommended to write down your password on a sheet of paper as it increases the risk of someone finding and using it without your knowledge. It is safer to memorize your password or use a password manager to securely store and manage your passwords.

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7.

Make a compound word.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
A compound word is formed by combining two or more words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "True" is a compound word made up of the two words "tru" and "e".

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8.

Alaways use your name, birthday, driver's license, passport number or similar information as a password.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Using personal information such as your name, birthday, driver's license, passport number, or similar details as a password is not recommended. These types of information are easily guessable or can be obtained through various means, making your account vulnerable to unauthorized access. It is important to create strong and unique passwords that include a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters to enhance security.

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9.

Create passwords that are good and strong, unique and can’t be guessed.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
This statement is true because it is important to create passwords that are good and strong to ensure the security of our accounts and personal information. A good password should be unique and not easily guessable by others. By creating strong and unique passwords, we can protect ourselves from potential hacking attempts and unauthorized access to our accounts.

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10.

Use passwords that can be easily cracked.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Using passwords that can be easily cracked is not recommended. It is important to use strong and unique passwords to protect personal information and prevent unauthorized access to accounts. Weak passwords can be easily guessed or cracked by hackers, putting sensitive data at risk. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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How To Create And Remember A Strong Password!

Use other punctuation besides the exclamation point.

Do not use words or phrases that have personal significance

Mix letters, numbers and symbols, and use case sensitivity (upper and lower case letters).

Make a password that is less than 6 characters.

Always use the same password for everything.

Always write down your password on a sheet of paper.

Make a compound word.

Alaways use your name, birthday, driver's license, passport number or similar information as a password.

Create passwords that are good and strong, unique and can’t be guessed.

Use passwords that can be easily cracked.