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SY0-501 · Question #494

When attempting to secure a mobile workstation, which of the following authentication technologies rely on the user's physical characteristics? (Select TWO)

The correct answer is B. Retina scan C. Fingerprint scan. To secure a mobile workstation, authentication technologies relying on physical characteristics utilize biometrics like retina and fingerprint scans for user verification.

Submitted by carter_n· Mar 4, 2026General security concepts

Question

When attempting to secure a mobile workstation, which of the following authentication technologies rely on the user's physical characteristics? (Select TWO)

Options

  • AMAC address table
  • BRetina scan
  • CFingerprint scan
  • DTwo-factor authentication
  • ECAPTCHA
  • FPassword string

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    83% (24)
  • D
    3% (1)
  • E
    10% (3)

Why each option

To secure a mobile workstation, authentication technologies relying on physical characteristics utilize biometrics like retina and fingerprint scans for user verification.

AMAC address table

A MAC address table is used by network switches to map MAC addresses to ports for forwarding network traffic, not for authenticating a user based on their physical characteristics.

BRetina scanCorrect

A retina scan is a biometric authentication method that identifies a user based on the unique pattern of blood vessels at the back of their eye, which is a distinct physical characteristic.

CFingerprint scanCorrect

A fingerprint scan is a biometric authentication method that authenticates a user by analyzing the unique ridge and valley patterns on their finger, which are distinct physical characteristics.

DTwo-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication is a security process requiring two distinct verification factors, but it is a method of authentication, not a specific technology that itself relies on a user's physical characteristics.

ECAPTCHA

CAPTCHA is a challenge-response test designed to distinguish human users from automated bots, not to authenticate a user based on their physical characteristics.

FPassword string

A password string is a secret piece of information known by the user ('something you know'), not a physical characteristic.

Concept tested: Biometric authentication methods

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/manage/component-updates/what-is-biometric-authentication

Topics

#biometrics#authentication factors#retina scan#fingerprint

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