Module 1a: Creating a strong password

What is a Brute Force Attack? (Glossary for Password Module)

A. A type of attack that relies purely on trial and error.

B. A type of attack that relies on individuals having their passwords automatically remembered.

C. A type of attack that puts an individual’s information online.

D. A type of attack that requires an individual to put in credit card information.

What is a dictionary attack? (Glossary for Password Module)

A. An attempt to look through a dictionary to crack someone’s password.

B. Using the dictionary to help make a password.

C. Attempts to crack a password by testing it against a list of dictionary words.

D. Installing an online dictionary onto a person’s computer without their permission.

How can passwords be compromised? (Page 2)

A. By web site developers selling commonly used passwords.

B. By allowing professors to know your passwords.

C. By trying to memorize your passwords.

D. By being able to easily guess a person’s password or stealing their passwords that’s written down and placed near their PC.

What are some ways to ensure passwords are protected?(Page 4)

A. Change the password often.

B. Do not reuse a password for other accounts.

C. Do not write the password down and store it.

D. All of the above.

How do you make sure a password is strong? (Page 3&4)

A. Have 6-8 characters, One upper and lower case letter, Use a non-alphanumeric character.

B. Have 2-5 characters, No upper or lower case letters, No non-alphanumeric character.

C. Use your pets or siblings names.

D. Look through the dictionary for unusual words.

Module 1a: Creating a strong password

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