Security Authentication Methods Quiz

What is password authentication?

• A process of verifying the identity of a user through biometric information.

• A method of encrypting data to protect it from unauthorized access.

• A security measure used to verify the identity of a user by requiring them to enter a password.

• A technique used to prevent unauthorized access to a computer system.

What is two-factor authentication?

• Two-factor authentication is a security measure that requires users to provide two different forms of identification to access an account or system.

• Two-factor authentication is a method of using two different passwords to access an account.

• Two-factor authentication is a process of verifying a user's identity using their fingerprint and voice recognition.

• Two-factor authentication is a feature that allows users to reset their password using a security question.

What is token-based authentication?

• Token-based authentication is a method of authentication where a password is used to verify the identity of a user.

• Token-based authentication is a method of authentication where biometric data is used to verify the identity of a user.

• Token-based authentication is a method of authentication where a username is used to verify the identity of a user.

• Token-based authentication is a method of authentication where a token is used to verify the identity of a user.

What is multi-factor authentication?

• Multi-factor authentication is a type of encryption used to protect sensitive data.

• Multi-factor authentication is a security measure that requires multiple forms of identification to verify a user's identity.

• Multi-factor authentication is a method of verifying a user's identity through biometric information.

• Multi-factor authentication is a process that requires users to answer a series of security questions.

Which authentication method is considered the most secure?

• Biometric authentication

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

• Password authentication

• Single-factor authentication

What is the main advantage of two-factor authentication over password authentication?

• Higher cost

• Decreased security

• Increased security

• Convenience

Which authentication method requires the user to possess a password and a physical device?

• Biometric authentication

• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

• Single-Factor Authentication

• Password authentication

Which authentication method combines multiple factors to verify the user's identity?

• multi-factor authentication (MFA)

• biometric authentication

• password authentication

• single-factor authentication

What is the purpose of security authentication methods?

• To prevent unauthorized access to a system or network.

• To verify the identity of users or entities accessing a system or network.

• To encrypt data transmitted over a network.

• To monitor and track user activities on a system or network.