Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 12

Which authentication practice is being used when an organization requires a photo on a government-issued identification card to validate an in-person credit card purchase?

Answer options

• A. Possession factor authentication
• B. Knowledge-based credential authentication
• C. Multi-factor authentication
• D. Biometric authentication

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because it involves validating the identity of the individual based on knowledge of a credential, in this case, the government-issued ID with a photo. Option A refers to confirming possession of an item, which does not apply here; C involves using multiple authentication methods, which is not indicated; and D relates to biological characteristics, which is not used in this scenario.