SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
Which authentication method generates a one-time password that is valid for only a short time window?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP)
Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) uses the current time to generate a code that expires after a short interval (e.g., 30 seconds).
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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Biometric scan
Why it's wrong here
Biometrics are not time-based one-time passwords.
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HMAC-based One-Time Password (HOTP)
Why it's wrong here
HOTP is event-based, not time-based.
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Static password
Why it's wrong here
Static passwords do not expire shortly.
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Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP)
Why this is correct
TOTP uses time as a variable, changing codes periodically.
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