350-701 Security Concepts Practice Question
Which authentication factor relies on something the user is, such as a fingerprint or retina scan?
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Why each option matters
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Inherence
Inherence factors are biometric characteristics unique to the user.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Knowledge
Why it's wrong here
Knowledge factors are something you know, like a password.
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Possession
Why it's wrong here
Possession factors are something you have, like a token.
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Inherence
Why this is correct
Inherence factors are biometrics, such as fingerprints or iris patterns.
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Location
Why it's wrong here
Location is sometimes considered a factor, but not the primary one for biometrics.
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