Use passkeys to sign in to apps and websites on iPhone

Question 1

____ are more secure than passwords, because they’re uniquely generated for every account by your own device and are less vulnerable to phishing. And they work on all your devices that are signed in to the same Apple Account

Answer 1

Passkeys

Question 2

Like passwords, passkeys are encrypted and stored in your ____, where they aren’t visible to anyone (including Apple)

Answer 2

iCloud Keychain

Question 3

To use passkeys, iCloud Keychain and two-factor authentication must be turned on

A. True
B. False

Answer 3

A. True

Question 4

The instructions for creating and saving a passkey is the same on every app, website, or browser

A. True
B. False

Answer 4

B. False

Question 5

When creating a password for a new account on a new app/website, what does it mean if you don’t see an option to save a passkey?

Answer 5

The app/website doesn’t currently support passkeys

Question 6

What do you need to complete a passkey sign in?

Answer 6

FaceID, Touch ID, or device passcode

Question 7

How do you use a passkey saved on your iPhone to sign in on another device?

Answer 7

On the sign in screen, select Other Options > Passkey from nearby device > follow onscreen instructions til a QR code appears

Then use your iPhone camera to scan the QR code

Question 8

How do you create a passkey on a device that’s not your own

Answer 8

1. On the other device, go to the sign-in page
2. When you see the option to save a passkey for the account, select “Other options,” “Save on another device,” or similar (instead of Continue).
3. Select “Save a passkey on a device with a camera,” or similar, then follow the onscreen instructions to display a QR code on the screen.
4. Use your iPhone camera to scan the QR code.

Question 9

Where can you delete a Passkey?

Answer 9

Passwords app

Question 10

A ____ is a small third-party hardware device that you can connect to your iPhone and use to verify your identity when signing in to your Apple Account

Answer 10

Security Key

Question 11

You can pair up to ____ security keys with your account

Answer 11

6

Question 12

How do you set up security keys?

Answer 12

Go to Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security.

Tap Two-Factor Authentication, tap Security Keys, then tap Add Security Keys and follow the onscreen instructions.

Question 13

If your Apple Account is locked (6 unsuccessful sign-in attempts or signs), you can use your Security Key to unlock it

A. True
B. False

Answer 13

A. True

Go to Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security.

Tap Unlock Account, then follow the onscreen instructions to unlock your Apple Account.

Question 14

If you reach the limit of 6 security keys and need to pair additional keys, how do you remove one or more of your paired keys?

Answer 14

Go to Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security.

Tap Security Keys.

• To remove all keys, tap Remove All Keys, then tap Remove.
• To remove individual keys, tap the ones you want to remove, then tap Remove Key.

Question 15

What happens if you remove all security keys from a device?

Answer 15

The device reverts to using six-digit verification codes for two-factor authentication

Question 16

If an app is changed or infected by a virus after being granted access to your keychain, the app is no longer trusted, and you must grant access again

A. True
B. False

Answer 16

A. True

Question 17

If you recently updated your system software or app that has keychain access, it will no longer ask for keychain access again.

A. True
B. False

Answer 17

B. False

A dialog asks if you want to change the keychain to allow access. This dialog appears if you recently updated your system software or the app, or if the app has been modified.

Question 18

Where can you reauthorize servers on Mac?

Answer 18

open Finder > Go > Connect to Server