SY0-501 · Question #541
Which of the following would be considered multifactor authentication?
The correct answer is C. Strong password and fingerprint. Multifactor authentication (MFA) enhances security by requiring a user to provide two or more different types of authentication factors from distinct categories to verify their identity.
Question
Which of the following would be considered multifactor authentication?
Options
- AHardware token and smart card
- BVoice recognition and retina scan
- CStrong password and fingerprint
- DPIN and security questions
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A9% (3)
- B3% (1)
- C81% (26)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
Multifactor authentication (MFA) enhances security by requiring a user to provide two or more different types of authentication factors from distinct categories to verify their identity.
Both a hardware token and a smart card fall under the 'something you have' category, which are two factors of the same type, not multifactor authentication.
Both voice recognition and a retina scan are biometric methods, falling under the 'something you are' category, which are two factors of the same type.
A strong password represents 'something you know,' which is a knowledge factor. A fingerprint represents 'something you are,' a biometric factor, combining two distinct types of authentication for multifactor authentication.
Both a PIN and security questions are considered 'something you know' factors, representing two factors from the same category.
Concept tested: Multifactor authentication factors
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/concept-mfa-howitworks
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