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Quiz: How Is Your Essential Password Security Knowledge?

See if you know the basics

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Published July 23, 2024
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This quiz was created with the assistance of generative AI. It was reviewed by editors before publication.

Question 1 of 8

What is the average number of passwords a person has in 2024, according to researchers at NordPass?

That is an increase of nearly 70 percent from three years earlier.

Question 2 of 8

True or false? COVID lockdowns helped drive the increase in the number of passwords people have.

The lockdowns led to more online activity, contributing to the rise.

Question 3 of 8

Which company’s built-in password manager is integrated with iCloud Keychain?

Apple’s built-in password manager is available on iPhones, Safari and other Apple devices.

Question 4 of 8

How do users access Google Password Manager?

Users need to sign in to their Google account to access the list of saved passwords in Google Password Manager.
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Question 5 of 8

What is a potential privacy concern with using the Single Sign-On (SSO) method?

Using SSO means the new site and Facebook or Google could exchange information about the user, including contacts or friends.

Question 6 of 8

Which feature is often missing in free password manager versions?

Free versions of password managers may not flag weak or reused passwords, which is an important security feature.

Question 7 of 8

What is one major security feature that free password managers typically lack?

Free versions often do not support two-factor (or multifactor) authentication, which provides an additional layer of security.

Question 8 of 8

What security incident was reported by LastPass in late 2022?

The breach was further evidence that even security companies are not immune from data breaches.

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