SK0-004 · Question #620
In terms of security, which of the following comprises ?something you have ??
The correct answer is A. ID card. The three authentication factors are something you know (password/PIN), something you have (physical token/card), and something you are (biometric). An ID card is a physical object representing the 'something you have' factor.
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In terms of security, which of the following comprises ?something you have ??
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- AID card
- Buser ID
- CPassword
- DRetina scan
How the community answered
(20 responses)- A90% (18)
- B5% (1)
- C5% (1)
Why each option
The three authentication factors are something you know (password/PIN), something you have (physical token/card), and something you are (biometric). An ID card is a physical object representing the 'something you have' factor.
An ID card is a physical possession that a person must carry and present, placing it squarely in the 'something you have' authentication factor category. This factor encompasses physical tokens, smart cards, key fobs, and identity cards that grant access only to whoever holds them. Loss or theft of the card directly compromises this factor, which is a defining characteristic of physical possession-based authentication.
A user ID is a known identifier memorized or stored by the user, classifying it as 'something you know', not 'something you have'.
A password is the canonical example of 'something you know' because it is a secret memorized by the user, not a physical object.
A retina scan is a biometric identifier unique to the individual's physiology, classifying it as 'something you are', not 'something you have'.
Concept tested: Multi-factor authentication - physical possession factor
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-63/3/final
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