SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
Which of the following is a common method for implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) using something you have and something you know?
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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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Smart card and PIN
A smart card (something you have) combined with a PIN (something you know) is a classic MFA implementation.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Fingerprint and retina scan
Why it's wrong here
Both are something you are (biometrics), not MFA.
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Smart card and PIN
Why this is correct
Smart card is something you have; PIN is something you know.
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Password and security question
Why it's wrong here
Both are something you know, so not MFA.
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Username and password
Why it's wrong here
Both are something you know.
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