Password Safety Quiz - CBSE Class 9 ICT
Free practice quiz: Password Safety (CBSE Class 9 ICT). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.
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What is the purpose of a strong password?
- To share with everyone
- To protect personal information
- To make logging in slower
- To avoid using any special characters
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Answer: B. To protect personal information
A strong password is essential for protecting personal information from unauthorized access.
Why is it important to regularly update your passwords?
- To make them easier to remember
- To keep your accounts secure
- To avoid changing them too often
- To comply with user agreements
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Answer: B. To keep your accounts secure
Regularly updating passwords helps to protect accounts from unauthorized access and data breaches.
Which of the following is NOT a good practice for password safety?
- Using different passwords for different accounts
- Writing down your passwords and keeping them secure
- Changing your passwords once a year
- Sharing passwords with trusted friends
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Answer: D. Sharing passwords with trusted friends
Sharing passwords, even with trusted individuals, compromises security. It's best to keep passwords private.
What makes a password difficult to crack?
- Using common words
- Using a long, complex combination
- Using your name repeatedly
- Using numbers only
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Answer: B. Using a long, complex combination
A long, complex combination of letters, numbers, and symbols makes passwords harder to crack by attackers.
How can you check if your password has been involved in a data breach?
- Search your email on random websites
- Use services that notify you of data breaches
- Ask friends if they know
- Wait for a company to notify you
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Answer: B. Use services that notify you of data breaches
There are services that monitor breaches and notify users if their passwords are found in stolen data.