CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 191

Which of the following represents the MOST significant benefit of implementing a passwordless authentication solution?

Answer options

• A. Biometric authenticators are immutable.
• B. The likelihood of account compromise is reduced.
• C. Zero trust is achieved.
• D. Privacy risks are minimized.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because passwordless authentication significantly lowers the risk of account compromise by eliminating passwords, which are often vulnerable to theft. The other options, while they may be benefits of certain security measures, do not specifically address the primary advantage of passwordless systems.