LAB 7: How to Create Strong Passwords

The video tutorial discusses the challenges of creating and remembering strong passwords, highlighting the human brain's limitations. It introduces various online password management tools like Dashlane, 1Password, and LastPass, which help users generate and store secure passwords. The tutorial explains how these tools allow users to specify criteria such as length, symbols, and alphanumeric characters to create strong passwords. It also covers the features of password managers, including randomization and security, and mentions independent websites that offer similar password generation services.

Why do humans rely on tools for password management?

• Because humans can easily remember complex passwords.

• Because humans are not good at creating and remembering strong passwords.

• Because tools are more expensive than manual methods.

• Because tools are less secure than manual methods.

Which of the following is NOT a feature you can specify when generating a password?

• Inclusion of symbols

• Password length

• Color of the password

• Use of alphanumeric characters

What is a common feature among Dashlane, 1Password, and LastPass?

• They do not support alphanumeric passwords.

• They are only available on mobile devices.

• They all offer password generation and management tools.

• They are all free to use without any premium options.

Where can you use password managers according to the video?

• Only on desktop computers

• Only on mobile phones

• On mobile phones, Chrome extensions, and desktops

• Only on Chrome extensions

What additional feature does the independent website offer for password generation?

• It allows choosing uppercase and lowercase characters.

• It provides a list of common passwords.

• It offers a password cracking tool.

• It only generates numeric passwords.