350-701 Security Concepts Practice Question
A security engineer is evaluating authentication methods. Which authentication factor category does a fingerprint scanner fall under?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Inherence
Fingerprints are inherent characteristics of a person, placing them in the 'inherence' category (something you are).
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Possession
Why it's wrong here
Possession factors are something you have, like a token.
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Knowledge
Why it's wrong here
Knowledge factors are something you know, like a password.
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Location
Why it's wrong here
Location is sometimes considered an additional factor, but not the standard three.
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Inherence
Why this is correct
Inherence factors are biometric characteristics.
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