SY0-501 Question #11: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which of the following can be provided to an AAA system for the identification phase?

Options

• AUsername
• BPermissions
• COne-time token
• DPrivate certificate

Explanation

The identification phase in an AAA system establishes who a user claims to be, with a username being the primary piece of information provided for this purpose.

Common mistakes.

• B. Permissions are attributes used during the authorization phase to determine what actions an authenticated user is allowed to perform, not for initial identification.
• C. A one-time token is a credential used during the authentication phase to prove an asserted identity, rather than to establish that identity initially.
• D. A private certificate is a cryptographic credential used during the authentication phase to securely verify a user's identity, not for the initial assertion of that identity.

Concept tested. AAA system identification phase

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-access/ras/chapter-2-understanding-the-aaa-system

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