Cyber Authentication Methods Quiz

What is the primary purpose of password-based authentication?

• To encrypt data

• To verify the identity of a user

• To increase network speed

• To store user data

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Which of the following is an example of biometric authentication?

• Username and password

• Security token

• Fingerprint scan

• SMS code

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What does two-factor authentication require?

• Two passwords

• A password and a fingerprint

• A password and a security question

• A password and an SMS code

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Token-based authentication typically uses which of the following?

• A physical device

• A knowledge of personal information

• A biometric scan

• A password

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What is the main purpose of certificate-based authentication?

• To verify a user's age

• To encrypt a message

• To verify the identity of a device or server

• To increase data storage

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Multi-factor authentication increases security by requiring:

• Multiple passwords

• Only a single security factor

• Multiple types of authentication

• A single biometric input

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Which of the following is NOT a type of biometric authentication?

• Iris scan

• Fingerprint scan

• Voice recognition

• PIN entry

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What is a common method of two-factor authentication used by online services?

• Password and a cookie

• Password and a mobile app notification

• Two different passwords

• Username and password

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In token-based authentication, what does the token typically represent?

• A physical key

• A digital signature

• A user's identity

• A password

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Which of the following is a benefit of using certificate-based authentication?

• It can be easily forged

• It does not require any encryption

• It provides a secure way to prove identity

• It is less secure than password-based authentication

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