Years 5–6 Digital Systems Crossword: Data and networks and Accounts, passphrases and security (Modules 41–52)
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Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.
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- 2. A ______ that is long and hard for others to guess. It avoids names, birthdays and common words like password123, and it mixes letters, numbers and symbols. Word 2 of: ______ ________ (8)
- 4. A full ______ of a digital ______: it names the hardware components and software, shows the link to a network, and explains what each part does. Word 2 of: ______ ___________ (11)
- 7. A login step that asks for a second proof of identity, like a phone code or app prompt, as well as your password. A stolen password alone is not enough. Word 2 of: multi-______ authentication (6)
- 8. A different passphrase for every account, so if one is leaked in a breach, criminals cannot use it to get into your other accounts. Change it straight away after a breach. Word 1 of: ______ __________ (6)
- 9. A tool that stores and fills in many passwords for you, kept safe behind one strong master passphrase that only you know. Word 2 of: ________ _______ (7)
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- 1. A new version of a program that fixes security weaknesses so attackers cannot use them to reach your data. It covers operating system updates, app updates and automatic updates. Word 1 of: ________ update (8)
- 2. A password made of several unrelated words that is long but easy to remember. You can add numbers or symbols to make it stronger. (10)
- 3. Word 1 of the term in 2 Across: ______ ________ (6)
- 5. Ending your session on an account so the next person using a shared device, like a school or library computer, cannot open or use your account. Word 2 of: log ___ (3)
- 6. Word 1 of the term in 4 Across: ______ ___________ (6)
Answer Key
Years 5–6 Digital Systems · Modules 41–52
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2PASSWORD — A ______ that is long and hard for others to guess. It avoids names, birthdays and common words like password123, and it mixes letters, numbers and symbols. Word 2 of: ______ ________
4DESCRIPTION — A full ______ of a digital ______: it names the hardware components and software, shows the link to a network, and explains what each part does. Word 2 of: ______ ___________
7FACTOR — A login step that asks for a second proof of identity, like a phone code or app prompt, as well as your password. A stolen password alone is not enough. Word 2 of: multi-______ authentication
8UNIQUE — A different passphrase for every account, so if one is leaked in a breach, criminals cannot use it to get into your other accounts. Change it straight away after a breach. Word 1 of: ______ __________
9MANAGER — A tool that stores and fills in many passwords for you, kept safe behind one strong master passphrase that only you know. Word 2 of: ________ _______
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1SOFTWARE — A new version of a program that fixes security weaknesses so attackers cannot use them to reach your data. It covers operating system updates, app updates and automatic updates. Word 1 of: ________ update
2PASSPHRASE — A password made of several unrelated words that is long but easy to remember. You can add numbers or symbols to make it stronger.
3STRONG — Word 1 of the term in 2 Across: ______ ________
5OUT — Ending your session on an account so the next person using a shared device, like a school or library computer, cannot open or use your account. Word 2 of: log ___
6SYSTEM — Word 1 of the term in 4 Across: ______ ___________