SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
An organization wants to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for remote access. Which combination represents something you have and something you are?
Answer choices
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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Smart card and fingerprint
Something you have (smart card) plus something you are (fingerprint) constitutes MFA using two different factors.
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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Password and security question
Why it's wrong here
Both are something you know, not MFA.
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Smart card and PIN
Why it's wrong here
Smart card is something you have, PIN is something you know; not something you are.
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Password and one-time passcode (OTP)
Why it's wrong here
Password (know) and OTP (have) are two factors, but not something you are.
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Smart card and fingerprint
Why this is correct
Smart card (something you have) and fingerprint (something you are) provide MFA.
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