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    A  strong  password  is  a  carefully  designed  secret  code  that  provides  powerful protection
                                against cyber threats.

                               In cybersecurity,  the  strength  of a password  is  measured  by  its  complexity,  length, and
                                unpredictability.
                               Cyber attackers use different techniques, such as Brute Force Attack, Dictionary Attack, Social
                                engineering-based guessing, Keylogging, etc. to guess or crack passwords.

                               Modern  password  security  involves creating  strong  passwords,  adding  extra  layers  of
                                verification, and applying smart tools that detect suspicious login attempts.

                               A password manager protects password data using strong encryption algorithms, meaning
                                even if someone gains access to a device, they cannot read the stored passwords.
                               A passphrase is a type of password that resembles a short sentence or meaningful phrase.

                               The passwords used today, even the strong ones, require effort to create, remember, and
                                type.

                      A.  Tick ( ) the correct option.
                         1.  A strong password is measured in cybersecurity by its              .

                                      (i)  popularity, speed, and colour

                                     (ii)  complexity, length, and unpredictability

                                     (iii)  design, size, and font

                                    (iv)  location, device, and time

                         2.  Which password quality increases protection against brute-force attacks?

                                      (i)  Short length

                                     (ii)  Use of personal information

                                     (iii)  Long password

                                    (iv)  Repeated use across accounts

                         3.  Which attack depends on trying every possible combination?

                                      (i)  Dictionary attack                    (ii)  Phishing

                                     (iii)  Social engineering                 (iv)  Brute force attack

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