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FC0-U61 · Question #342

Which of the following statements about multi-or authentication is true?

The correct answer is C. It involves two or more methods as part of the authentication process.. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enhances security by requiring a user to present two or more distinct pieces of evidence to verify their identity during the login process.

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Question

Which of the following statements about multi-or authentication is true?

Options

  • AIt uses a Key Distribution Center (KDC).
  • BIt protects a computer from malicious software such as worms.
  • CIt involves two or more methods as part of the authentication process.
  • DIt is a process in which a client process and a server are required to prove their identities to each

How the community answered

(14 responses)
  • A
    7% (1)
  • C
    93% (13)

Why each option

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enhances security by requiring a user to present two or more distinct pieces of evidence to verify their identity during the login process.

AIt uses a Key Distribution Center (KDC).

A Key Distribution Center (KDC) is primarily associated with the Kerberos authentication protocol, which is a specific authentication system and not a general definition of multi-factor authentication.

BIt protects a computer from malicious software such as worms.

While MFA protects access to a computer, it does not directly protect a computer from malicious software like worms; antivirus software and firewalls provide such protection.

CIt involves two or more methods as part of the authentication process.Correct

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) significantly improves security by requiring users to provide at least two different types of credentials from distinct categories, such as something they know (password), something they have (token), or something they are (fingerprint).

DIt is a process in which a client process and a server are required to prove their identities to each

This statement describes mutual authentication, where both the client and server verify each other's identity, which is a specific type of authentication and not the general definition of multi-factor authentication.

Concept tested: Multi-factor authentication definition

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/concept-mfa-howitworks

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