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CAS-004 Practice Question: Match each security feature to its description.

Match each security feature to its description.

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Concepts
Matches

Trust relationships between identity providers

Controls and monitors admin accounts

Restricts access based on physical location

Obfuscates sensitive data in non-production environments

Replaces sensitive data with non-sensitive placeholders

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

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Requires two or more verification factors to grant access.

These features are covered in identity and access management and data protection domains.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Requires two or more verification factors to grant access.

    Why this is correct

    MFA is correctly described as requiring multiple verification factors, such as a password and a token.

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Assigns permissions based on a user's role within the organization.

    Why this is correct

    RBAC is correctly defined as granting access rights according to job roles.

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Assigns permissions based on a user's role within the organization.

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect — this describes RBAC, not MFA.

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Requires two or more verification factors to grant access.

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect — this describes MFA, not RBAC.

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