A group of nurses are attending an in-service program about ensuring the security of handheld devices and the use of passwords. The group demonstrates understanding of the information when they identify the importance of which steps when creating secure passwords? Select all that apply.
A) Choosing a family member's name
B) Selecting one with three to five characters
C) Using a misspelled name of a fruit
D) Replacing a word letter with a number
E) Including various keyboard symbols

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Using a misspelled name of a fruit (C) introduces unpredictability, replacing a letter with a number (D) adds complexity, and including various keyboard symbols (E) increases the password's strength by expanding the character set used, making the password more secure against brute-force attacks.

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