There are three types of factors that can be used to authenticate someone ownership, knowledge, and inherent factors. Which of the following factors falls under inherent factors?

The correct answer is B. Fingerprint. Fingerprint is an inherent factor because it is a biometric trait - something the user is. Inherent factors rely on physical or behavioral characteristics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or voice, which are unique to the individual.

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AChallenge-response
BFingerprint
CSecurity token
DPassphrase

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Fingerprint is an inherent factor because it is a biometric trait - something the user is. Inherent factors rely on physical or behavioral characteristics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or voice, which are unique to the individual.

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