CISSP Identity and Access Management Practice Question
Which of the following is an example of a Type 2 authentication factor?
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Smart card
A Type 2 factor is something you have, such as a smart card or OTP token.
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Security question
Why it's wrong here
A security question is something you know (Type 1).
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Password
Why it's wrong here
A password is something you know (Type 1).
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Smart card
Why this is correct
A smart card is a physical device (something you have).
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Fingerprint
Why it's wrong here
A fingerprint is something you are (Type 3).
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