Which of the following devices would provide the GREATEST security to a server room?

The correct answer is B. Retinal scanner. A retinal scanner provides the greatest security because it is a biometric authentication factor tied to a unique, unforgeable physical characteristic of the individual. Unlike a keycode (which can be shared or observed), a badge (which can be lost, cloned, or stolen), or a…

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AKeycode pad
BRetinal scanner
CBadge reader
DMantrap

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A
6% (3)
B
79% (42)
C
2% (1)
D
13% (7)

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A retinal scanner provides the greatest security because it is a biometric authentication factor tied to a unique, unforgeable physical characteristic of the individual. Unlike a keycode (which can be shared or observed), a badge (which can be lost, cloned, or stolen), or a mantrap (which controls physical flow but relies on other authentication methods), a retinal scan cannot be duplicated or transferred. Biometrics represent the highest assurance of 'something you are' authentication.

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