Article on Passwords

According to the article, what is a common issue with passwords that people choose?

• They are too long and complex.

• They are easily memorable but weak.

• They include too many special characters.

• They are frequently changed.

What does the article suggest to avoid including in a new password?

• Any personal information

• Upper case letters

• Numbers and symbols

• Password hints

What is the main purpose of the article?

• To promote password managers

• To address the vulnerability of online accounts due to weak passwords

• To explain how to recover lost passwords

• To compare different types of passwords

What is the minimum length recommended for a strong password?

• At least 8 characters long

• At least 10 characters long

• At least 12 characters long

• At least 15 characters long

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a secure and strong password?

• Contains both uppercase and lowercase letters

• Is based on your personal information

• Is unique for each account you have

• Is at least 12 characters long

What is the purpose of a password generator for strong passwords?

According to the document, what makes passphrases more secure than passwords?

• They are shorter and easier to guess.

• They are typically longer, making them harder to guess or brute force.

• They use only letters, making them simpler.

• They are provided by password managers.

What is the recommended method for creating a strong password from a passphrase?

• Choosing a word and using it directly as the password.

• Taking the first letters, numbers, and punctuation from a phrase.

• Using a full sentence without modifications.

• Selecting random letters from each word in a phrase.

According to the document, why should you avoid using common phrases when creating a password?

• They are easier to remember

• They are less secure

• They are more difficult to type

• They are more creative

What is the recommended method for creating a strong password using the dictionary method?

• Choosing a single word from the dictionary

• Choosing a few words and combining them with numbers and symbols

• Choosing the first word you see in the dictionary

• Choosing random letters from different dictionary pages