220-802 · Question #832
Which of the following security methods requires that a user enter a passcode that is changed at regular intervals?
The correct answer is D. RSA token. An RSA token generates a time-based one-time passcode (TOTP) that changes at fixed intervals, satisfying the requirement for a regularly rotating authentication code.
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Which of the following security methods requires that a user enter a passcode that is changed at regular intervals?
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- AWPA encryption
- BBiometrics
- CPSK
- DRSA token
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(56 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D93% (52)
Why each option
An RSA token generates a time-based one-time passcode (TOTP) that changes at fixed intervals, satisfying the requirement for a regularly rotating authentication code.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a wireless network encryption protocol and does not involve user-facing passcodes that change on a timer.
Biometrics authenticates users via physical characteristics such as fingerprints or facial recognition, which do not change at regular intervals.
PSK (Pre-Shared Key) is a static passphrase configured manually on both ends of a connection and does not change automatically on a schedule.
RSA tokens (hardware or software) use the Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) algorithm to generate a new numeric passcode every 30 or 60 seconds, synchronized with an authentication server. The user enters the current token value along with their PIN or password, making it a form of multi-factor authentication. Because the code expires after each interval, intercepted codes are useless to an attacker.
Concept tested: RSA token time-based one-time password for authentication
Source: https://www.rsa.com/products/securid/
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