FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are examples of multi-factor authentication?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A smart card and a PIN
Multi-factor authentication requires two or more different types of authentication factors.
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A smart card and a PIN
Why this is correct
Smart card (something you have) and PIN (something you know) are different factors.
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Two different passwords
Why it's wrong here
Both are something you know; same factor.
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A password and a fingerprint scan
Why this is correct
Password (something you know) and fingerprint (something you are) are different factors.
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A username and a password
Why it's wrong here
Username is not a factor; password alone is single factor.
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A password and a security question
Why it's wrong here
Both are something you know; same factor.
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