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LFCA Question #61: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Multi-Factor Authentication. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an authentication method that requires users to present two or more distinct types of credentials to verify their identity.

Submitted by minji_kr· May 4, 2026Security

Question

Which of the following authentication method types would include using a password in combination with a hardware token?

Options

  • AMulti-Factor Authentication
  • BMulti-Staged Security
  • CHardware Encryption Authentication
  • DMulti-Step Analysis

Explanation

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an authentication method that requires users to present two or more distinct types of credentials to verify their identity.

Common mistakes.

  • B. Multi-Staged Security is a generic term and not a recognized, specific type of authentication method for combining factors.
  • C. Hardware Encryption Authentication refers to methods where hardware performs encryption, not necessarily a combination of distinct authentication factors for user verification.
  • D. Multi-Step Analysis is a generic term describing a process with multiple stages and is not an authentication method type.

Concept tested. Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

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

Topics

#Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)#Authentication methods#Security tokens#Identity and Access Management

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