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350-701 · Question #605

Which solution is more secure than the traditional use of a username and password and encompasses at least two of the methods of authentication?

The correct answer is D. multifactor authentication. Multifactor authentication (MFA) enhances security beyond traditional username and password by requiring at least two distinct verification methods from different categories, such as something you know, something you have, or something you are.

Submitted by luis.pe· Mar 30, 2026

Question

Which solution is more secure than the traditional use of a username and password and encompasses at least two of the methods of authentication?

Options

  • ARADIUS/LDAP authentication
  • Bsingle-sign on
  • CKerberos security solution
  • Dmultifactor authentication

How the community answered

(20 responses)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    90% (18)

Why each option

Multifactor authentication (MFA) enhances security beyond traditional username and password by requiring at least two distinct verification methods from different categories, such as something you know, something you have, or something you are.

ARADIUS/LDAP authentication

RADIUS/LDAP authentication are protocols and directory services for authentication, but they don't inherently define multiple factors of authentication; they typically facilitate authentication based on a single factor unless specifically configured for MFA integration.

Bsingle-sign on

Single-sign-on (SSO) is about convenience, allowing users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple services without re-entering credentials; it does not inherently provide multifactor authentication.

CKerberos security solution

Kerberos is a network authentication protocol that provides strong authentication using secret-key cryptography, but it primarily relies on 'something you know' (password) to obtain tickets and does not inherently encompass multiple factors.

Dmultifactor authenticationCorrect

Multifactor authentication (MFA) strengthens security by combining multiple authentication factors. These factors typically include 'something you know' (like a password), 'something you have' (like a token or mobile device), and 'something you are' (like a fingerprint or facial scan), making it significantly harder for unauthorized users to gain access even if one factor is compromised.

Concept tested: Multifactor authentication (MFA) principles

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/multi-factor-authentication-mfa.html

Topics

#Multifactor Authentication#Authentication Methods

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