SCAZT User And Device Security Practice Question
Which TWO pieces of information are used by the Duo Authentication Proxy to identify which application is sending an auth request?
Answer choices
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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The RADIUS secret
The proxy identifies incoming traffic by the shared secret and the IP address or port of the sending device.
Answer analysis
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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The user's email address
Why it's wrong here
Not used to identify the client.
- ✓
The RADIUS secret
Why this is correct
Matches the client to the configuration.
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The Duo API key of the user
Why it's wrong here
Users don't have API keys.
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The device's MAC address
Why it's wrong here
Not used in RADIUS matching.
- ✓
The IP address or port of the incoming request
Why this is correct
Used to identify the specific client.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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