Password Security Best Practices

Password Security Best Practices

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Life Skills

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of using strong passwords to protect online accounts from cybercriminals. It provides tips on creating long, random, and unique passwords and suggests using password managers to store and manage them securely. The tutorial also offers techniques for creating memorable passwords and encourages viewers to upgrade their passwords to enhance security. Finally, it directs viewers to additional resources for further information on cybersecurity.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary way criminals gain access to online accounts?

Using malware

By hacking into servers

Via weak passwords

Through phishing attacks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

At least 16 characters long

Contains personal information

Random and unique

Difficult to guess

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should each password be unique?

To avoid using special characters

To comply with website requirements

To prevent multiple accounts from being compromised

To make it easier to remember

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a password manager?

A method to encrypt emails

A browser extension for autofill

A type of antivirus software

A tool that stores and manages passwords

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a benefit of using a password manager?

It eliminates the need for passwords

It automatically updates passwords

It creates strong, random passwords

It reduces the need for two-factor authentication

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many unrelated words are recommended to create a memorable master password?

Two to three

Eight to ten

Five to seven

Three to four

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way to make a master password even more secure?

Make it shorter

Use only lowercase letters

Use creative spelling

Include personal information

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do to help others stay safe online?

Share these password tips with them

Give them your passwords

Use the same password for all accounts

Avoid using password managers

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