ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
Which of the following is an example of a Type 1 authentication factor?
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PIN code
Type 1 is knowledge-based, such as a password.
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One-time password (OTP) token
Why it's wrong here
OTP token is Type 2 (possession).
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PIN code
Why this is correct
Correct. PIN is something you know.
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Smart card
Why it's wrong here
Smart card is Type 2 (possession).
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Fingerprint scan
Why it's wrong here
Biometric is Type 3 (inherence).
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