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What are the two most commonly used authentication factors in multifactor authentication? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is B. time factor D. knowledge factor. The two most commonly used authentication factors in multifactor authentication are the knowledge factor (something you know) and a time factor (representing a possession factor like a time-based one-time password).
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What are the two most commonly used authentication factors in multifactor authentication? (Choose two.)
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- Abiometric factor
- Btime factor
- Cconfidentiality factor
- Dknowledge factor
- Eencryption factor
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(24 responses)- A4% (1)
- B88% (21)
- E8% (2)
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The two most commonly used authentication factors in multifactor authentication are the knowledge factor (something you know) and a time factor (representing a possession factor like a time-based one-time password).
A biometric factor (something you are) is a common MFA factor but is often considered alongside, rather than definitively more common than, time-based possession factors in broad enterprise MFA deployments.
A time factor, often referring to time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), is a common form of a possession factor (something you have) in MFA, where a unique code is generated and valid for a short period.
Confidentiality factor is a security goal relating to data protection, not a distinct authentication factor.
A knowledge factor refers to something the user knows, such as a password, PIN, or security question answer, which is a fundamental component of most authentication schemes and frequently combined with other factors in MFA.
Encryption factor is a security mechanism used for data protection, not a distinct authentication factor used in multifactor authentication.
Concept tested: Multifactor Authentication factors
Source: https://www.nist.gov/itl/smallbusinesscyber/recommendations/multi-factor-authentication
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