"Let's look at their screen and see how long their password is." This article is about silent sudo.

Have you ever watched a fast touch typist, someone that does over 100 words per minute? Someone who might be using an keyboard layout that you're not familiar with? When the full password is entered in less than a second it can be very difficult to discern what they typed unless you're actually recording with video.

But sure, if you're watching someone who types with one finger. Yes, I can see that.