SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
An organization uses smart cards with PKI certificates for authentication. Users must insert the card and enter a PIN. This is an example of which authentication method?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Two-factor authentication
Something you have (smart card) and something you know (PIN) constitute multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Three-factor authentication
Why it's wrong here
Only two factors are present.
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Single-factor authentication
Why it's wrong here
Two factors are used.
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Two-factor authentication
Why this is correct
Card (possession) and PIN (knowledge) are two factors.
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Biometric authentication
Why it's wrong here
No biometric is used.
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