Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 69

Which is NOT a way to validate a person's identity?

Answer options

• A. Swiping a smartcard into an electronic reader.
• B. Using a program that creates random passwords.
• C. Answering a question about "something you knowג€.
• D. Selecting a picture and tracing a unique pattern on it

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because generating random passwords does not directly validate an individual's identity; it is more of a security measure. The other options involve specific actions or knowledge that can confirm a person's identity, such as using a smartcard or answering a personal question.