Lesson 5: Identity Theft Answers

A three-character password is to be created by choosing characters from the digits 0 through 5 inclusive, vowels (a, e, i, o, u), or 5 special keyboard characters. If only one character category can be used at a time, rank the following from smallest to largest based on the number of possibilities for a password. 1. digit, digit, vowel 2. vowel, special character, vowel 3. special character, vowel, digit

A password is 4 characters long and must consist of 3 letters and one number. If letters cannot be repeated and the password must end with a number, how many possibilities are there?

In the wrong hands, which of the following pieces of personal information would present the greatest risk for identity theft?

An identity thief watches someone enter a four-digit PIN and manages to see that the first digit is 3. They also know that the second digit is either 4 or 7. If the thief tries guessing the PIN, how many possiblities would there be?

Analyze the following computer password in terms of how secure it might be. Describe the criteria you use in determining its strengths and weaknesses.born2ski4evr!

If an individual suspects their identity has been stolen they should report their concerns to the Federal Trade Commission. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How many different 4-digit personal identification numbers are possible if no digit can be used twice?

Malaya creates a password as follows:letter, number, letter, special character, numberAssuming that there are 12 special characters, if you were trying to guess Malaya’s password, what is the most guesses that you would have to make?

Explain why it is wise to memorize your social security number.

A 7 character computer password is made up of 4 letters followed by 3 numbers. How many different passwords are possible?