FC0-U61 · Question #332
Which of the following can be used to accomplish authentication? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
The correct answer is A. Biometrics C. Password D. Token. Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user, process, or device. Several methods can be used to achieve authentication, often categorized by what the user knows, has, or is.
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Which of the following can be used to accomplish authentication? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
Options
- ABiometrics
- BEncryption
- CPassword
- DToken
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A90% (36)
- B10% (4)
Why each option
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user, process, or device. Several methods can be used to achieve authentication, often categorized by what the user knows, has, or is.
Biometrics, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans, are 'something you are' and provide a unique and strong form of authentication by verifying a person's physical characteristics.
Encryption is the process of encoding information to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data confidentiality and integrity. While crucial for security, it is not a method for authenticating a user's identity itself; it protects the data after authentication or during transmission.
A password is a classic example of 'something you know' and is a fundamental method of authentication where a secret string of characters is used to verify a user's identity.
A token, such as a hardware security key, smart card, or one-time password generated by an app, is 'something you have' and is used to provide a second factor in authentication or as a primary authentication mechanism.
Concept tested: Authentication methods
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/information-protection/auth-overview
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