Which of the following authentication types defines credentials as "something you have"?

The correct answer is D. Smart card. The three factors of authentication are: something you know (passwords, PINs, patterns), something you have (physical objects like tokens, key fobs, smart cards), and something you are (biometrics like fingerprints, iris scans). A smart card (D) is a physical object you must…

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ASwipe pattern
BPIN
CFingerprint
DSmart card

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B
10% (2)
C
5% (1)
D
85% (17)

Explanation

The three factors of authentication are: something you know (passwords, PINs, patterns), something you have (physical objects like tokens, key fobs, smart cards), and something you are (biometrics like fingerprints, iris scans). A smart card (D) is a physical object you must possess to authenticate, making it 'something you have.' A swipe pattern (A) and a PIN (B) are both things you know - memorized secrets. A fingerprint (C) is biometric and falls under 'something you are.' Smart cards are commonly used in enterprise environments and government CAC/PIV systems.

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