Strong Passwords - Review (6th Grade)

Why should you have different passwords for different accounts?

• variety is the spice of life, the same password is boring

• in case someone finds out your password, they don't have access to your other accounts

• the only reason you should use a different password, is because some accounts are picky and make you

• it is more important that you remember your passwords, so you should just use the same password if possible

What is the first thing you should do if someone finds out your password?

• Cry

• Close your account

• Tell an Adult

• Change it

How can you create strong passwords that are harder for people to guess?

• Use letters, numbers, and symbols

• Use a minimum of 8 characters

• Use a combination of upper and lower case letters

• All of the Above

How often is it recommended that you change your password?

• at least 2x a year

• everyday

• every other month

• Whenever you feel it is necessary

To be considered a strong password it should contain both letters and numbers.

• True

• False

Passwords should contain personal info. to help you remember them.

• True

• False

Using special characters such as brackets, &, or % help make a password stronger.

• True

• False

It is a good idea to give your passwords to your parents.

• True

• False

Random passwords are the best...so picking a word from the dictionary is a good strategy for creating a strong password.

• True

• False

Never use personal information (birthdate, SSN, school name) in a password.

• True

• False