Pin, Password, Passphrases, Tokens, smart cards, and biometric devices are all items that can be

used for Authentication. When one of these item listed above in conjunction with a second factor to validate authentication, it provides robust authentication of the individual by practicing which of the following?

A. Multi-party authentication

B. Two-factor authentication

C. Mandatory authentication

D. Discretionary authentication

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Jean Phillips

8 May, 08:43

Pin, Password, Passphrases, Tokens, smart cards, and biometric devices are all items that can be

used for Authentication. When one of these item listed above in conjunction with a second factor to validate authentication, it provides robust authentication of the individual by practicing which of the following?

A. Multi-party authentication

B. Two-factor authentication

C. Mandatory authentication

D. Discretionary authentication

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Cassie Snyder · Answer 1

B. Two-factor authentication

Explanation:

As far as identity as been established, authentication must be carried out. There are various technologies and ways of implementing authentication, although most method falls under the same category.

The three major types of authentication.

a. Authentication through knowledge, what someone knows.

b. Authentication through possessions, what someone has.

c. Authentication by characteristic features, who a person is.

Logical controls that are in relations to these types of authentication are known as factors.

Two factor authentication has to do with the combination of 2 out of the 3 factors of authentication.

The general term used when more than one factor is adopted is Multi-party authentication