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1. Imagine you are developing a university learning management system. What measures would you implement to protect student and lecturer accounts? Explain why these measures are important.
2. A student uploads an assignment file to an online learning platform. What security considerations should developers apply when handling uploaded files? Explain why storing files safely is important.