Passwords

Which of the following are rules for creating a strong password?

• Use at least 8 characters, including letters, numbers, and symbols

• Use only lowercase letters

• Use your birthdate

• Use common words or phrases

As a group, think about all the ways you keep your homes and belongings safe. You wouldn’t give people the key or combination to a lock, would you?

• Yes

• No

We should not tell anyone else our passwords because:

• it keeps our accounts secure.

• it is a good habit.

• it is a rule.

Think of your password as a key. Why is it important not to leave it out for just anyone to use?

• Because it can be used to access your personal information.

• Because it can be used to decorate your room.

• Because it can be used to cook food.

• Because it can be used to drive a car.

What are the potential consequences of someone trying to guess these passwords?

• The account would remain protected.

• The account might be at risk.

• No impact would occur.

• The password would automatically reset.

What should you include in a strong password according to the rules?

• Only lower-case letters

• Only upper-case letters

• Both lower-case and upper-case letters

• No letters.

Fill in the blank: A strong password should include both lower-case and upper-case letters, numbers, and ________.

• other characters like punctuation marks and symbols.

• fruits and vegetables.

• only numbers.

• just letters.

True or False: A strong password should avoid using full words.

• True

• False

True or False: Using names or birthdays is recommended for a strong password.

• True

• False

For each password, use a sentence or phrase as a clue to help you remember them. What is the purpose of using a sentence or phrase for each password?

• To make the password more secure

• To help remember the password

• To share the password with others

• To make the password longer