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FC0-U61 · Question #591

Which of the following would provide the MOST secure means of protecting a laptop? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is B. Biometrics C. Hardware token. This question asks to identify two highly secure authentication methods for protecting a laptop.

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Question

Which of the following would provide the MOST secure means of protecting a laptop? (Choose two.)

Options

  • ALong password
  • BBiometrics
  • CHardware token
  • DPersonal identification number
  • ESecurity questions
  • FEight-character password

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    6% (3)
  • B
    73% (38)
  • D
    2% (1)
  • E
    15% (8)
  • F
    4% (2)

Why each option

This question asks to identify two highly secure authentication methods for protecting a laptop.

ALong password

A long password, while better than a short one, is still a single factor of authentication and can be vulnerable to brute-force attacks or phishing if not combined with other factors.

BBiometricsCorrect

Biometrics, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, provide a strong form of authentication based on unique physical characteristics that are difficult to spoof or steal.

CHardware tokenCorrect

A hardware token generates one-time passwords or performs cryptographic operations, acting as a second factor that is physically separate from the laptop and very difficult for an attacker to compromise remotely.

DPersonal identification number

A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is typically a short, numeric password, offering less security than a complex password and is still a single factor of authentication.

ESecurity questions

Security questions are generally considered weak as a primary authentication method because answers can often be guessed, researched, or socially engineered.

FEight-character password

An eight-character password is often considered the minimum length and is significantly less secure than a longer, more complex password or multi-factor methods.

Concept tested: Multi-factor authentication methods

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/fundamentals/security-best-practices-and-guidance

Topics

#multi-factor authentication#biometrics#hardware tokens

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