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CSSLP · Question #333
CSSLP Question #333: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: Biometrics. Biometrics, tokens, and passwords are all common methods used to authenticate a user by verifying their identity through something they are, something they have, or something they know.
Secure Software Concepts
Question
Which of the following can be used to accomplish authentication? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
Options
- AEncryption
- BBiometrics
- CToken
- DPassword
Explanation
Biometrics, tokens, and passwords are all common methods used to authenticate a user by verifying their identity through something they are, something they have, or something they know.
Common mistakes.
- A. Encryption protects data confidentiality and integrity by transforming data into a secure format, but it is not a direct method of user authentication itself.
Concept tested. Authentication factors
Reference. https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-63b/rev-1/final
Topics
#Authentication#Access Control#Security Mechanisms
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