Cryptography & Security

Master Password Protection Skills Quiz

Explore critical tactics for safeguarding passwords against breaches and exploits.

#cryptography basics#password security#brute force attacks#password managers#multi-factor auth#salting#password hashing#strong passwords

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medium

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

1
What is the primary purpose of salting passwords before hashing?
Question 1
2
Which factor contributes most to a password's strength?
Question 2
3
What is a key benefit of using a password manager?
Question 3
4
Why should passwords never be reused across multiple sites?
Question 4
5
What does multi-factor authentication (MFA) add to password security?
Question 5
6
Which hashing algorithm is considered secure for password storage today?
Question 6
7
What is a dictionary attack on passwords?
Question 7
8
How does password length impact resistance to brute-force attacks?
Question 8
9
What should users avoid including in passwords?
Question 9
10
Why is storing passwords in plain text dangerous?
Question 10