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Indeed you can not, unless you use a different lock app from the play store
Hey.
You don't have to worry about it.
In case you forget the pattern , you'll be asked to reset it by entering your android Gmail ID and it's password, that's it.
Now this works as a substitute of security question.

Well, this how the way it works now im afraid. It's not like your phone is skipping it.
I think it's more convenient now because I've seen many people not remembering their security question and it's answer.If you don't remember the answer, you won't be able to reset it.
But now with the ID thing , I guess it's easy. 
It's normal yes
And yeah it needs internet connection. Which I guess is pretty much a demerit . If you don't have the internet connection turned on already, you won't be able to reset it 