Tech+ 2.3.5 Password Security and Strength

What should a strong password include?

• Only lowercase letters

• Only numbers

• At least one special character

• Common phrases

What is a sign that you should change your password?

• It is very short

• It includes numbers

• It is unique

• It is long

What is the purpose of including at least one number in a password?

• To make it easier to remember

• To increase its strength

• To make it shorter

• To make it colorful

What is the benefit of using both upper and lower case letters in a password?

• It makes it easier to type

• It increases password strength

• It makes it shorter

• It makes it colorful

If you use the same password on multiple sites, what should you do if one site is hacked?

• Change your password on all sites

• Ignore it

• Only change the password on the hacked site

• Contact the website.

What is a sign that your account might have been hacked?

• Receiving messages you didn't send

• Slow internet speed

• Ads appearing on your screen

• Your computer overheating

How many credit and debit card numbers were stolen in the Target breach?

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 30 million

• 40 million

Why is it important to change your password immediately after a hack?

• To prevent further unauthorized access

• To save money

• To improve internet speed

• To avoid ads

What should you monitor to protect yourself from data breaches?

• Credit score

• Social media likes

• Email inbox

• Phone calls

What is the likelihood of more data breaches occurring in the future according to the text?

• Unlikely

• Likely

• Impossible

• Certain