ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
Which of the following is an example of Type 2 (possession) authentication?
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Smart card
A smart card is a physical item you possess, making it Type 2.
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PIN
Why it's wrong here
PIN is Type 1.
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Smart card
Why this is correct
Smart card is something you have.
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Password
Why it's wrong here
Password is Type 1 (knowledge).
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Fingerprint scan
Why it's wrong here
Fingerprint is Type 3 (inherence).
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Authentication and Authorization Methods
Key term
Common Access Card
A Common Access Card (CAC) is a smart card issued by the U.S. Department of Defense that serves as a single identification, authentication, and access credential for military personnel and contractors.
Key term
Authentication
Authentication is the process of verifying that someone or something is who or what it claims to be before granting access to a system or resource.
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