Passwords and Account Safety

1. What is a 'PIN'?

• A. A Personal Identification Number used to verify identity ✓
• B. A type of password manager
• C. A type of firewall
• D. A type of virus

💡 A PIN, or Personal Identification Number, is a short numeric code used to verify a person's identity.

2. What should you do if you suspect your password has been compromised?

• A. Change it immediately ✓
• B. Ignore it
• C. Share it with friends
• D. Write it down publicly

💡 If you suspect your password has been compromised, you should change it immediately to protect your account.

3. What is 'credential stuffing'?

• A. An attack using stolen username-password pairs to attempt unauthorized logins across multiple sites ✓
• B. A legitimate login method
• C. A type of firewall
• D. A type of encryption

💡 Credential stuffing uses stolen username-password combinations to attempt unauthorized logins across many different websites.

4. What is recommended for password length to improve security?

• A. Using longer passwords ✓
• B. Using shorter passwords
• C. Using only numbers
• D. Using only your name

💡 Longer passwords are generally more secure, since they are harder to guess or crack through brute force.

5. What does 'passphrase' refer to?

• A. A longer, memorable sequence of words used as a password ✓
• B. A single short word
• C. A numeric PIN only
• D. A type of firewall

💡 A passphrase is a longer, often more memorable, sequence of words used in place of a traditional short password.

6. What does 'two-factor authentication' (2FA) typically require in addition to a password?

• A. A second verification step, such as a code sent to your phone ✓
• B. Nothing additional
• C. A longer wait time
• D. A different username

💡 Two-factor authentication requires a second form of verification, such as a code sent to your phone, in addition to a password.

7. What is the benefit of enabling login alerts on your accounts?

• A. You are notified of suspicious or unauthorized login attempts ✓
• B. It speeds up your device
• C. It saves storage space
• D. It changes your password automatically

💡 Login alerts notify you of suspicious or unauthorized login attempts, allowing you to react quickly.

8. Why is it unsafe to share your password with others?

• A. It increases the risk of unauthorized access to your account ✓
• B. It makes your password stronger
• C. It speeds up your device
• D. It saves storage space

💡 Sharing your password increases the risk that unauthorized people can access your account.

9. What should you avoid including in a password for better security?

• A. Personal information like your name or birthdate ✓
• B. Random characters
• C. Numbers and symbols
• D. Uppercase and lowercase letters

💡 Personal information, like your name or birthdate, can be easily guessed and should be avoided in passwords.

10. Why is it risky to reuse the same password across multiple accounts?

• A. If one account is breached, all accounts using that password become vulnerable ✓
• B. It makes passwords harder to remember
• C. It slows down login
• D. It uses more storage space

💡 Reusing passwords means that if one account is compromised, all other accounts sharing that password are also at risk.

11. What is 'biometric authentication'?

• A. Using unique physical traits, like fingerprints, to verify identity ✓
• B. Using only passwords
• C. Using only PIN codes
• D. Using only security questions

💡 Biometric authentication verifies identity using unique physical traits, such as fingerprints or facial recognition.

12. What is a 'password manager'?

• A. A tool that securely stores and generates passwords ✓
• B. A type of hardware
• C. A type of internet browser
• D. A type of virus

💡 A password manager is a tool that securely stores passwords and can generate strong, unique ones for each account.

13. What makes a password weak?

• A. Being short, simple, or easy to guess ✓
• B. Being long and complex
• C. Using a mix of characters
• D. Being unique to each account

💡 A weak password is typically short, simple, or easily guessable, making it vulnerable to attacks.

14. What is 'account lockout' typically triggered by?

• A. Too many incorrect login attempts ✓
• B. Using a strong password
• C. Updating your software
• D. Connecting to Wi-Fi

💡 Account lockout is typically triggered after too many incorrect login attempts, helping prevent brute-force attacks.

15. Why should security question answers not be easily guessable or publicly known?

• A. To prevent others from bypassing your account security ✓
• B. To make login faster
• C. To save storage space
• D. To increase internet speed

💡 If security question answers are easily guessable or public, they can be used to bypass password protections.