CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 24

Which biometric error would allow an unauthorized user to access a system?

Answer options

• A. False acceptance
• B. False entrance
• C. False rejection
• D. False denial

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, False acceptance, which occurs when a biometric system incorrectly identifies an unauthorized user as authorized. The other options, such as False rejection and False denial, indicate scenarios where legitimate users are wrongly denied access, which does not permit unauthorized access.