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CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #724

Which of the following is an example of a technical access control?

The correct answer is A. Biometric authentication. Technical (logical) access controls are hardware- or software-based mechanisms that enforce access restrictions. Biometric authentication - such as fingerprint scanners, retinal scans, or facial recognition - uses technology to verify identity and control access, making it a…

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Question

Which of the following is an example of a technical access control?

Options

  • ABiometric authentication
  • BSecurity policy
  • CKeys and locks
  • DSecurity guards

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    87% (45)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    6% (3)
  • D
    6% (3)

Explanation

Technical (logical) access controls are hardware- or software-based mechanisms that enforce access restrictions. Biometric authentication - such as fingerprint scanners, retinal scans, or facial recognition - uses technology to verify identity and control access, making it a technical control. A security policy is administrative, keys and locks are physical controls, and security guards are also physical controls.

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#Access Control#Technical Controls#Authentication#Biometrics

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