FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are examples of multi-factor authentication? (Choose TWO.)
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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Smart card and a PIN
MFA requires two or more factors from different categories. A password plus a fingerprint combines knowledge (password) and inherence (fingerprint). A smart card plus a PIN combines possession (card) and knowledge (PIN).
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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Password and a security question
Why it's wrong here
Both are knowledge factors, so it's still single-factor.
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Username and password
Why it's wrong here
Both are knowledge factors; single-factor authentication.
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Smart card and a PIN
Why this is correct
Smart card (possession) and PIN (knowledge) are two different factors.
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Two different passwords
Why it's wrong here
Both are knowledge factors; still single-factor.
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Password and a fingerprint scan
Why this is correct
Password (knowledge) and fingerprint (biometric) are two different factors.
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Variation 1. A company requires all employees to use a smart card and a PIN to access the building. This is an example of which concept?
medium- A.Authorization
- B.Biometrics
- ✓ C.Multi-factor authentication
- D.Single sign-on
Why C: Multi-factor authentication combines something you have (smart card) and something you know (PIN).
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