ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
Which of the following is an example of a Type 2 authentication factor?
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Smart card
Type 2 factors are something you have, such as a physical token.
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Smart card
Why this is correct
Smart card is a possession factor (Type 2).
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PIN
Why it's wrong here
PIN is Type 1 (knowledge).
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Password
Why it's wrong here
Password is Type 1 (knowledge).
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Fingerprint
Why it's wrong here
Fingerprint is Type 3 (inherence).
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