Which of the following can be used to accomplish authentication? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Question

Options

• ABiometrics
• BEncryption
• CPassword
• DToken

• A
  70% (14)
• B
  30% (6)

Explanation

The following can be used to accomplish authentication. A password is a secret word or string of characters that is used for authentication, to prove identity, or gain access to a resource. What is authentication? Authentication is a process of verifying the identity of a person, network host, or system process. The authentication process compares the provided credentials with the credentials stored in the database of an authentication server. What is biometrics? Biometrics is a method of authentication that uses physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, scars, retinal patterns, and other forms of biophysical qualities to identify a user. Nowadays, the usage of biometric devices such as hand scanners and retinal scanners is becoming more common in the business environment. A token may be a physical device or software token that an authorized user of computer services is given to ease authentication. Answer option B is incorrect. Encryption can be used to accomplish security and not authentication.

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