What is a password?

Password Protection and Authentication

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Computers
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9th Grade
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Medium
Jennifer Dobbins
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A public combination of characters used to gain access to a system or account.
A physical key used to unlock a door.
A type of food.
A secret combination of characters used to gain access to a system or account.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define authentication.
Authentication is the process of encrypting data
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or system.
Authentication is the process of securing a network
Authentication is the process of authorizing access to a system
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a passphrase?
A passphrase is a type of dance move
A passphrase is a type of tropical fruit
A passphrase is a sequence of words or other text used to control access to a computer system, program, or data.
A passphrase is a type of currency used in ancient civilizations
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the concept of two-factor authentication.
Two-factor authentication involves using the same password twice for verification
Two-factor authentication is a process that only requires one form of identification
Two-factor authentication is a security measure that is not commonly used
Two-factor authentication is a security process that requires two different forms of identification to verify a user's identity.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a biometric authentication method?
A biometric authentication method is a security process that uses a password to verify an individual's identity.
A biometric authentication method is a security process that uses unique biological characteristics to verify an individual's identity.
A biometric authentication method is a security process that uses facial recognition to verify an individual's identity.
A biometric authentication method is a security process that relies on physical keys for identity verification.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define password hashing.
Password hashing is the process of converting a password into a fixed-length string of characters using a random algorithm.
Password hashing is the process of converting a password into a variable-length string of characters using a mathematical algorithm.
Password hashing is the process of converting a password into a fixed-length string of characters using a mathematical algorithm.
Password hashing is the process of converting a password into a fixed-length string of characters using a graphical algorithm.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a brute force attack?
A brute force attack is a term for solving complex mathematical equations
A brute force attack is a type of dance move
A brute force attack is a method used to bake cookies
A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method used to obtain information such as a user password or personal identification number (PIN). It involves systematically checking all possible keys or passwords until the correct one is found.
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