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An alternative to using passwords for authentication in logical or technical access control is:

The correct answer is B. biometrics. An alternative to using passwords for authentication in logical or technical access control is biometrics. Biometrics are based on the Type 3 authentication mechanism-something you are.

Submitted by minji_kr· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls

Question

An alternative to using passwords for authentication in logical or technical access control is:

Options

  • Amanage without passwords
  • Bbiometrics
  • Cnot there
  • Duse of them for physical access control

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    91% (30)
  • C
    6% (2)

Explanation

An alternative to using passwords for authentication in logical or technical access control is biometrics. Biometrics are based on the Type 3 authentication mechanism-something you are.

Topics

#Authentication#Biometrics#Access Control#Authentication Factors

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