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XK0-004 · Question #292

When logging in, an administrator must use a temporary six-digit code that is displayed on a key fob. Which of the following has been implemented?

The correct answer is B. HOTP. The HOTP algorithm uses the HMAC algorithm to generate authentication codes. To do so, HOTP hashes a cryptographic key and a counter, which is the data here, twice to produce the code. Here, the cryptographic key is shared between the system and the device. The counter is separat

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Question

When logging in, an administrator must use a temporary six-digit code that is displayed on a key fob. Which of the following has been implemented?

Options

  • ABiometrics
  • BHOTP
  • CPKI
  • DSoftware token

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • B
    86% (19)
  • C
    9% (2)
  • D
    5% (1)

Explanation

The HOTP algorithm uses the HMAC algorithm to generate authentication codes. To do so, HOTP hashes a cryptographic key and a counter, which is the data here, twice to produce the code. Here, the cryptographic key is shared between the system and the device. The counter is separately maintained by both the token device and the system.

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#HOTP#OTP#multi-factor authentication#key fob

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