ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are examples of Type 3 (inherence) authentication factors?
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Why each option matters
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Retina scan
Type 3 factors are biometric characteristics unique to an individual.
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OTP token
Why it's wrong here
OTP token is Type 2 (possession).
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Smart card
Why it's wrong here
Smart card is Type 2 (possession).
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Retina scan
Why this is correct
Retina scan is a biometric (inherence) factor.
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Password
Why it's wrong here
Password is Type 1 (knowledge).
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Fingerprint scan
Why this is correct
Fingerprint is a biometric (inherence) factor.
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Authentication and Authorization Methods
Key term
Multifactor Authentication
Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is a security method that requires you to provide two or more pieces of evidence to prove your identity before accessing an account or system.
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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