Why Passwords Matter
Why is it important to have a strong password?
A. To make websites load faster
B. To protect your personal information
C. To help remember usernames
D. To change your email address
B. To protect your personal information
What should a strong password include?
A. Only lowercase letters
B. Only numbers
C. Letters, numbers, and symbols
D. Your name and birthday
C. Letters, numbers, and symbols
Which information should never be included in a password?
A. Symbols
B. Personal information
C. Numbers
D. Uppercase letters
B. Personal information
What is the risk of using the same password for all accounts?
A. Websites block repeated passwords
B. All accounts could be hacked if one is hacked
C. It is easier to remember
D. Your password will expire faster
B. All accounts could be hacked if one is hacked
What is a password generator?
A. A notebook for passwords
B. A tool that creates strong, random passwords
C. A type of email account
D. A website login page
B. A tool that creates strong, random passwords
What is hacking?
A. Fixing a computer
B. Trying to steal or access information without permission
C. Creating a new password
D. Updating software
B. Trying to steal or access information without permission
How long should a strong password be at minimum?
A. 3 characters
B. 4 characters
C. 6 characters or more
D. 2 characters
C. 6 characters or more
Why are dictionary words weak for passwords?
A. They are too long
B. Hackers can easily guess them
C. They contain symbols
D. They use uppercase letters
B. Hackers can easily guess them
What should you do instead of reusing passwords?
A. Create a unique password for each account
B. Write passwords on paper
C. Share passwords with others
D. Use a short password
A. Create a unique password for each account
What is a password manager used for?
A. Sharing passwords
B. Storing passwords securely
C. Deleting old accounts
D. Logging in faster
B. Storing passwords securely
Even though websites are secure, why do you need a strong password?
A. Websites sometimes delete accounts
B. Hackers could still try to access your information
C. Short passwords are faster to type
D. Passwords expire quickly
B. Hackers could still try to access your information
Which of the following makes a password stronger?
A. Using a random combination of letters, numbers, and symbols
B. Using your pet’s name
C. Using your street address
D. Using “password123”
A. Using a random combination of letters, numbers, and symbols
Why is using your birthday in a password unsafe?
A. Birthdays are too random
B. Birthdays are often publicly available
C. Birthdays are too long
D. Birthdays contain symbols
B. Birthdays are often publicly available
Which of the following is a common password mistake?
A. Using a password manager
B. Using a short, simple password
C. Creating a random password
D. Using mnemonic devices
B. Using a short, simple password
Which of these is an example of a password manager?
A. Google Chrome Password Manager
B. Microsoft Word
C. YouTube
D. Firefox browser only
A. Google Chrome Password Manager
What is one of the best defenses against hackers?
A. Using multiple emails
B. Using a strong, unique password
C. Logging in slowly
D. Sharing passwords with friends
B. Using a strong, unique password
What is one way to make a password easier to remember without making it weak?
A. Use your birthday
B. Use a mnemonic device
C. Use a short word from the dictionary
D. Use your username
B. Use a mnemonic device
Which of these is a weak password?
A. #eV$pIg&qf
B. brian12kate5
C. p3MberLY%Av
D. chEwbAccAp!ZZa
B. brian12kate5
Why is using kids’ names or hobbies in a password unsafe?
A. It makes the password too long
B. It uses personal information that could be guessed
C. It includes numbers
D. It uses symbols
B. It uses personal information that could be guessed
Why is writing passwords on paper risky?
A. Paper is expensive
B. It could be stolen or seen by someone else
C. Computers won’t accept paper passwords
D. It makes passwords shorter
B. It could be stolen or seen by someone else
Which of the following could happen if your password is weak?
A. Your personal information could be stolen
B. Your computer will run faster
C. Your email will load faster
D. Your password will last forever
A. Your personal information could be stolen
Which is stronger: “Swimming1” or “chEwbAccAp!ZZa”?
A. Swimming1
B. chEwbAccAp!ZZa
C. Both are equally strong
D. Neither is strong
B. chEwbAccAp!ZZa
Why is “123abccba321” a weak password?
A. It’s too long
B. It follows a simple pattern
C. It uses uppercase letters
D. It uses symbols
B. It follows a simple pattern
Which of the following is safer than “BrAveZ!2” used for all accounts?
A. Use the same password with numbers
B. Create a unique strong password for each account
C. Use a shorter version of the password
D. Use only letters
B. Create a unique strong password for each account
Which type of password works well with a password manager?
A. Short, simple passwords
B. Random, long, complex passwords
C. Your birthday
D. Dictionary words
B. Random, long, complex passwords