Password Practices: Length, Complexity, Privacy, Reuse, and Password Managers. IT-FUNDAMENTALS-ITF-CERTIFICATION Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A user is creating a password for a new account. The site allows up to 64 characters. Which approach is the most secure?

   • AUse a 12-character password with only lowercase letters.
   • BUse a 20-character random string of letters, numbers, and symbols.
   • CUse a 10-character word with a number at the end.
   • DUse the maximum 64 characters of all the same letter.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Why does using a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols strengthen a password?

   • AIt guarantees the password cannot be guessed by someone who knows the user.
   • BIt makes the password longer.
   • CIt prevents the password from being stored in plain text.
   • DIt increases the number of possible characters per position, expanding the total combinations an attacker must try.
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4. 23foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a password manager?

   • ATo share all passwords publicly with other users on the same network.
   • BTo generate, store, and autofill complex, unique passwords for different accounts securely.
   • CTo store passwords in a plain text file on the desktop for easy access.
   • DTo replace the need for multi-factor authentication.
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5. 24application · medium

   A user wants to create a new password for their email account. The website requires a minimum of 8 characters and accepts any characters. Which password provides the strongest security while still being practical to remember?

   • A12345678
   • Babcdefgh
   • CP@ssw0rd
   • DTr0ub4dor&3
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6. 25expert · hard

   A user is setting up a password manager and wants to ensure the master password is strong but also memorable. Which approach is the best?

   • AUse a simple word and add numbers, such as 'Sunshine2024'.
   • BUse a passphrase of four random words, such as 'CorrectHorseBatteryStaple'.
   • CUse the name of a favorite movie with a number, such as 'Titanic1997'.
   • DUse a short password with many symbols, such as 'P@$5w0rd'.
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