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ISC2 CC Practice Question: A company requires employees to use biometric…
A company requires employees to use biometric authentication to access the data center. This is an example of which security principle?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Authentication
Correct: A - Authentication. Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user, and biometrics is one method. Option B is wrong because availability ensures systems are accessible. Option C is wrong because integrity ensures data accuracy. Option D is wrong because non-repudiation ensures actions cannot be denied, not identity verification.
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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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Authentication
Why this is correct
Authentication verifies identity; biometrics is a method.
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Availability
Why it's wrong here
Availability ensures systems are accessible.
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Integrity
Why it's wrong here
Integrity ensures data accuracy.
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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation ensures actions cannot be denied, not identity verification.
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