Security Question Question

Would love to have some additional examples

[neophyte]

Hello All -

Based upon the input from a previous post of mine, I will be building a account username/password page which includes security questions.

As far as these questions (which would be displayed via a select list), I've got:

1. What is your mother's maiden name?
2. What was your high-school mascot?
3. What was your childhood nickname?
4. What is the name of our home town?

what are some other examples should I use? Or should I NOT use a select list and simply have a text input field labeled "Question" and a second one named "Answer"?

What's the best way to do this?

Neophyte

[SteveLetwin]

My favorite is the name of your pet. There's also mother's/father's middle name.

[Habtom]

what are some other examples should I use? Or should I NOT use a select list and simply have a text input field labeled "Question" and a second one named "Answer"?

It is very common to have a few in a list and provide an extra input field if the person would like to have his/her own question and answer.

Habtom

[jatar_k]

I like having the pre selected list as it cuts down on the number of fields I need to clean. Free form text always needs a fair bit of cleaning

[neophyte]

Thanks to all who have responded.

I think I would prefer a pre-built list as well and am still interested in suggestions as to what kind of questions to ask. The Mother/Father's middle name is something I hadn't thought of.

Anyone else?