1.What is a username and why must it be unique?
A username is used to identify a certain user to a network. It must be unique as no two people can have the same username. It is also used to give a specific user access to certain files.
A username is used to identify a certain user to a network. It must be unique as no two people can have the same username. It is also used to give a specific user access to certain files.
2. What is a password?
A password usually contains capital letters, lower-case letters and numbers. Only the user tends to know the password and only on the correct entry would the user be given access to the network
A password usually contains capital letters, lower-case letters and numbers. Only the user tends to know the password and only on the correct entry would the user be given access to the network
3.Write down 4 characteristics of a good password.
- Don't use any name, even with numbers after it
- Include numerals as well as letters
- If the system allows, put other characters into the password such as !,£,$,%.
- Do not use a commonly known word or a dictionary word
Don't write your password down
Don't tell anyone else your password
Do not use your user ID as the password
Never respond to an email asking for your password