Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 49
Your organization requires employees to authenticate using a combination of a password, a physical security token, and a fingerprint scan. What type of authentication is MOST LIKELY being used?
- A Multifactor authentication.
- B Rule-based authentication.
- C Two-factor authentication.
- D Single-factor authentication.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
OBJ. 5.1 - Multifactor authentication (MFA) requires users to authenticate using two or more factors from different categories: something you know (password), something you have (security token), and something you are (fingerprint). Single-factor authentication uses only one method, while two-factor authentication (2FA) requires two factors. Rule-based authentication enforces policies based on conditions but is not an authentication method itself. MFA enhances security by reducing the risk of credential theft. For support or reporting issues, include Question ID: 67d9683e6958032c658b3129 in your ticket. Thank you.Discussion
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