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Quiz: Simple Username and Password Authentication (Logic)

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Building on what you've learned about defensive design and authentication, let's test your knowledge of simple username and password authentication!

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What is the main purpose of authentication in computer systems?

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Which of the following are examples of authentication methods? (Select all that apply)

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A username is used to identify the {{blank0}}, while a password is used to confirm the user's {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Why should passwords include a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is a key feature of a strong password?

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Brute force attacks try to guess a user's {{blank0}} by trying many combinations until {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is the purpose of hashing passwords in an authentication system?

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