CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 32

A technician needs to implement a system which will properly authenticate users by their username and password only when the users are logging in from a computer in the office building. Any attempt to authenticate from a location other than the office building should be rejected.
Which of the following MUST the technician implement?

Answer options

• A. Dual factor authentication
• B. Transitive authentication
• C. Single factor authentication
• D. Biometric authentication

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Transitive authentication is required in this scenario as it allows for the verification of users based on their location, specifically ensuring that logins are only accepted from the office. Other options, such as dual factor and biometric authentication, do not address the location-based restriction, while single factor authentication does not provide the necessary level of security based on the given conditions.