ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
A company implements a policy where users must swipe their access card and then enter a PIN to enter the data center. This is an example of:
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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Multi-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires two or more factors: something you have (card) and something you know (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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Multi-factor authentication
Why this is correct
Correct. Card (something you have) and PIN (something you know) constitute MFA.
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Biometric authentication
Why it's wrong here
Biometric uses physical traits; not present here (card and PIN).
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Single sign-on
Why it's wrong here
SSO allows one login to access multiple systems, not relevant.
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Single-factor authentication
Why it's wrong here
Single-factor uses only one factor, but here two are used.
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Authentication and Authorization Methods
Key term
Time-based One-time Password
A temporary, automatically generated code that changes every few seconds and is used as an extra layer of security when logging into an account.
Key term
Policy
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines that defines how an organization manages, secures, and operates its IT systems and services.
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