Module 3: Passwords and Account Safety

Create strong passwords and keep your accounts safe!

Easy Level: Password Basics

Welcome to the Easy Level! Let's learn why passwords are important and how to keep them safe:

What passwords are used for
Why passwords should be kept secret
How to create a good password
Where to use passwords
Who you can share passwords with

Before You Start

This level has 5 questions to help you learn about password safety.

Learn why passwords are important
Find out how to make good passwords
Understand who you can share passwords with
Get tips to keep your accounts safe

Beginner Level Questions

Question 1 of 5

1. What is a password used for?

To keep your accounts and information safe

To share with friends online

To tell people who you are

Correct Answer

Passwords are used to keep your accounts and information safe.

Key Points:

Passwords are like special keys that only you should have
They stop other people from getting into your accounts
Passwords protect your games, email, and other online accounts

2. Who is it OK to share your password with?

Your parents or guardians

Your best friend

Anyone who asks for it

Correct Answer

It's only OK to share your password with your parents or guardians.

Key Points:

Parents or guardians need to know your passwords to help keep you safe
Never share passwords with friends, even best friends
If someone else knows your password, they could pretend to be you online

3. Which of these would make a good password?

password123

H@ppyD0g!42

Your name and age

Correct Answer

H@ppyD0g!42 would make a good password because it mixes letters, numbers, and symbols.

Key Points:

Good passwords use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
Don't use simple words like "password" or easy numbers like "123"
Never use your name, birthday, or other personal information in your password

4. What should you do if someone asks for your password?

Give it to them if they're your friend

Share it if they promise to keep it secret

Never share it and tell a grown-up

Correct Answer

Never share your password with anyone who asks and tell a grown-up about it.

Key Points:

No website, game, or friend should ever ask for your password
If someone asks for your password, it's usually a trick
Tell a grown-up right away if someone asks for your password

5. Why should you use different passwords for different accounts?

So if one password is found out, not all your accounts are at risk

Because it's more fun to have many passwords

You don't need different passwords

Correct Answer

Using different passwords keeps all your accounts safe if one password is found out.

Key Points:

If you use the same password everywhere, someone could get into all your accounts
Try to use different passwords for important accounts like email
You can write down your passwords and keep the list in a safe place at home

Easy Level Completed!

Great job! You've learned the basics of password safety:

Password Protector: You understand why passwords are important
Secret Keeper: You know who you can share passwords with
Password Creator: You can identify what makes a strong password
Safety Guardian: You know what to do if someone asks for your password
Account Defender: You understand why different accounts need different passwords

Ready to learn more about keeping your accounts safe in the Medium Level?

Medium Level: Creating Strong Passwords

Now let's learn how to make passwords that are hard to guess:

Creating passwords that are easy to remember but hard to guess
Using password managers to help keep track of passwords
Changing passwords regularly
Keeping your passwords safe on different devices
Protecting your gaming accounts

Before You Start

This level helps you learn how to create and manage strong passwords.

Learn how to make passwords that are hard for others to guess
Find out how to remember different passwords
Understand when to change your passwords
Learn how to keep your gaming accounts safe

Medium Level Questions

Question 1 of 5

1. What makes a password strong?

Using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols

Using your pet's name

Making it very short so it's easy to type

Correct Answer

Strong passwords use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Key Points:

Mix uppercase letters (ABC), lowercase letters (abc), numbers (123), and symbols (!@#)
Longer passwords are stronger - try to use at least 8 characters
Avoid using words that can be found in a dictionary

2. How can you remember different passwords for different accounts?

Use a password manager or write them down in a safe place

Use the same password for everything

Share them with a friend so they can remind you

Correct Answer

Use a password manager or write passwords down in a safe place at home.

Key Points:

A password manager is a special app that safely stores all your passwords
If you write passwords down, keep the list somewhere private at home, not at school
Ask a grown-up to help you set up a system for remembering your passwords

3. When should you change your password?

Every day

When you think someone else might know it

Never, once you make a password you should keep it forever

Correct Answer

You should change your password when you think someone else might know it.

Key Points:

Change your password if you accidentally shared it with someone
Change your password if a website you use has a security problem
It's also good to change important passwords every few months

4. What is a passphrase?

A very short password

A sentence or group of words used as a strong password

A password you share with friends

Correct Answer

A passphrase is a sentence or group of words used as a strong password.

Key Points:

Passphrases are longer than regular passwords but easier to remember
Example: "ElephantEatsPurpleBananas!" is a strong passphrase
You can use spaces or replace letters with numbers and symbols to make it even stronger

5. How can you keep your gaming accounts safe?

Use your real name as your username

Share your account with friends so they can play too

Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication if available

Correct Answer

Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication if available.

Key Points:

Two-factor authentication adds an extra security step, like a code sent to your phone
Never share your gaming accounts, even with close friends
Be careful about in-game purchases - ask a grown-up before buying anything

Medium Level Completed!

Awesome work! You've learned important skills for creating strong passwords:

Password Expert: You know what makes a password strong and secure
Memory Master: You understand how to keep track of different passwords
Security Updater: You know when it's time to change your passwords
Phrase Creator: You understand how to use passphrases for better security
Gaming Guardian: You know how to keep your gaming accounts safe

Ready to learn advanced ways to protect your accounts?

Difficult Level: Advanced Account Protection

Now let's learn expert ways to keep your accounts super safe:

Understanding what hackers are and how they try to steal passwords
Using two-factor authentication for extra security
Spotting fake websites that try to steal your password
What to do if your account gets hacked
Helping your family stay safe online

Before You Start

This level teaches you advanced ways to protect your online accounts.

Learn how hackers try to steal passwords
Find out how to add extra security to your accounts
Learn how to spot fake websites
Know what to do if your account is hacked

Difficult Level Questions

Question 1 of 5

1. What is a hacker?

Someone who fixes computers

Someone who tries to break into accounts without permission

A type of computer virus

Correct Answer

A hacker is someone who tries to break into accounts without permission.

Key Points:

Hackers try to guess passwords or trick people into sharing them
They might want to steal information or pretend to be you
Strong passwords and being careful online help protect against hackers

2. What is two-factor authentication?

Using two different passwords

An extra security step beyond just a password

Sharing your password with two people

Correct Answer

Two-factor authentication is an extra security step beyond just a password.

Key Points:

It usually involves something you know (password) and something you have (like your phone)
For example, you might get a special code sent to your phone after entering your password
This makes your account much harder to hack, even if someone knows your password

3. How can you spot a fake website that's trying to steal your password?

It has colorful pictures

It has games to play

The web address looks wrong or has spelling mistakes

Correct Answer

Fake websites often have web addresses that look wrong or contain spelling mistakes.

Key Points:

Check the website address carefully - fake sites might use similar but slightly different addresses
Look for spelling mistakes or things that don't look right on the page
If a website suddenly asks for your password when it normally doesn't, that's a warning sign

4. What should you do if you think your account has been hacked?

Do nothing and hope it fixes itself

Tell a grown-up right away and change your password

Share your new password with a friend to see if they can get in

Correct Answer

Tell a grown-up right away and change your password.

Key Points:

Signs of hacking include strange messages sent from your account or not being able to log in
Change your password right away if you can still access your account
If you can't get into your account, most services have a "forgot password" option

5. How can you help your family stay safe online?

Use their accounts for them

Keep all online problems a secret

Share what you've learned about password safety

Correct Answer

Share what you've learned about password safety with your family.

Key Points:

You can help younger siblings understand why passwords are important
Remind family members not to share passwords or use simple ones
Tell a grown-up if you notice something that doesn't seem safe

Module 3 Completed!

Amazing job! You're now an expert at password and account safety:

Hacker Defender: You understand how hackers work and how to stop them
Security Expert: You know how to use two-factor authentication for extra protection
Fake Site Spotter: You can identify fake websites that try to steal passwords
Account Rescuer: You know what to do if your account gets hacked
Family Protector: You can help your family stay safe online too

You now know lots of ways to keep your passwords and accounts safe! Want to test your knowledge again or try another module?