Authentication and System Vulnerabilities Quiz

What does authentication primarily verify?

• System privileges

• Identity of a person or system

• Security policy

• Data integrity

What does authorization primarily determine?

• User identity

• Right to perform an action

• Password strength

• Biometric accuracy

Which of the following is an example of “something you know”?

• Smartwatch

• Password

• Fingerprint

• ID Card

Which of the following is an example of “something you have”?

• PIN code

• Password

• Security token

• Face recognition

Which of the following is an example of “something you are”?

• ID badge

• Password

• Smart card

• Iris scan

What is the main challenge with password-based authentication?

• High cost

• Difficult to remember and manage

• Requires special devices

• Cannot be hacked

Which authentication factor is easiest to lose or be stolen?

• Password

• Smart card

• Fingerprint

• Iris

Which authentication factor is most convenient because it doesn’t require remembering or carrying anything?

• Token

• Password

• Biometric

• PIN

Which problem arises when biometric traits change over time?

• Stronger authentication

• False rejections

• Easier management

• Faster verification

What is the main purpose of using multiple authentication factors?

• To confuse attackers

• To speed up login

• To increase security

• To lower costs