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312-50V9 · Question #70

Which set of access control solutions implements two-factor authentication?

The correct answer is A. USB token and PIN. Two-factor authentication requires credentials from two distinct factor categories: something you know, something you have, or something you are.

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Question

Which set of access control solutions implements two-factor authentication?

Options

  • AUSB token and PIN
  • BFingerprint scanner and retina scanner
  • CPassword and PIN
  • DAccount and password

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    87% (26)
  • B
    7% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

Two-factor authentication requires credentials from two distinct factor categories: something you know, something you have, or something you are.

AUSB token and PINCorrect

A USB token represents the 'something you have' factor (a physical possession) while a PIN represents the 'something you know' factor (a memorized secret). Combining these two different factor categories satisfies the definition of true multi-factor authentication, as each credential comes from a separate category.

BFingerprint scanner and retina scanner

Both a fingerprint and a retina scan are biometric factors that fall under 'something you are', so this is single-factor authentication using two inputs from the same category.

CPassword and PIN

Both a password and a PIN are knowledge-based factors ('something you know'), making this single-factor authentication despite involving two separate secrets.

DAccount and password

An account name and password are both 'something you know' factors, providing only one authentication factor category and not satisfying two-factor requirements.

Concept tested: Two-factor authentication factor category requirements

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/multi_factor_authentication

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#two-factor authentication#USB token#PIN#access control

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