Question

Write a pseudocode algorithm that asks a user for a password. They are allowed three attempts to type the correct password, which is “Tues1212”. If they type the correct password, output “Password accepted”, otherwise output “Password rejected”.

Answer 1

1. Set the variable "attempts" to 0.
2. Set the correct password as "Tues1212".
3. While "attempts" is less than 3:
a. Prompt the user to enter a password.
b. Read the user's input into a variable "userPassword".
c. If "userPassword" is equal to the correct password:
i. Output "Password accepted."
ii. Exit the loop.
d. Else:
i. Output "Password rejected. You have X attempts remaining."
ii. Increment "attempts" by 1.
4. If "attempts" reaches 3:
a. Output "You have exceeded the maximum number of attempts. Access denied."