CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 360

Which of the following is the proper order for logging a user into a system from the first step to the last step?

Answer options

• A. Identification, authentication, authorization
• B. Identification, authorization, authentication
• C. Authentication, identification, authorization
• D. Authentication, identification, authorization
• E. Authorization, identification, authentication

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct sequence is Identification, authentication, and then authorization, as a user must first identify themselves, then prove their identity through authentication, and finally be granted access based on their permissions, which is authorization. The other options misplace the order of these critical steps, leading to an incorrect understanding of the login process.