Password Practices: Length, Complexity, Privacy, Reuse, and Password Managers. IT-FUNDAMENTALS-ITF-CERTIFICATION Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   What is the primary risk of reusing the same password across multiple online accounts?

   • AIt makes the password more complex.
   • BIt increases the length of the password.
   • CIt makes passwords harder to remember.
   • DIf one account is compromised, attackers can use the same credentials to access other accounts.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which action best protects password privacy?

   • AWriting the password on a sticky note attached to the monitor.
   • BUsing a unique password for each account and storing them in a reputable password manager.
   • CSending the password to a coworker via instant message when they ask for it.
   • DUsing the same password for all accounts so you never have to write it down.
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4. 8application · medium

   A user has dozens of online accounts and struggles to remember unique, complex passwords for each. They often resort to reusing a simple password. Which solution best addresses this problem while maintaining security?

   • AUse a password manager to generate and store unique passwords for each account.
   • BUse the same password for all accounts but make it very long.
   • CWrite all passwords in a notebook kept at their desk.
   • DUse a simple password and change it every month.
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5. 9foundation · easy

   Which password is likely to be the strongest against a brute-force attack?

   • ATr0ub4dor&3
   • Babcdefghijklmnop
   • CP@ssw0rd
   • Dcorrect horse battery staple
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6. 10application · medium

   A user is considering using a password manager for the first time. What is a key benefit of using a password manager?

   • AIt automatically changes passwords on all websites.
   • BIt generates and stores complex, unique passwords for each account.
   • CIt makes all passwords the same for convenience.
   • DIt eliminates the need for a master password.
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