[Nicole060]

Which is why I type random data I wouldn't remember and don't write that stuff down either whenever I'm asked to provide an answer to a "security question". They're the worst idea someone could think of to implement a security scheme. I am appalled at the fact that most (all ??) of the big names on the internet use them. Even google who should know BETTER what with all the first class software engineer they have.

[Tyrannosaurs]

I don't mind the ones where you can set your own questions but things like maiden names and first schools are asking for trouble.

The comedian Lucy Porter does a nice sketch about setting your own security question, claiming that one of hers was "Are you really going out dressed like that?" to which the answer was "You're not my real dad, you can't tell me what to wear."

[InclinedPlane]

Be careful with that strategy, as sometimes sites will force you to provide answers to security questions to access your account. Probably better to treat each question as its own password, despite the hassle.