Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) — Question 1060

Biometrics are BEST used for:

Answer options

• A. authorization.
• B. authentication.
• C. auditing.
• D. accounting.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Biometrics are primarily used for authentication, which is the process of verifying a person's identity based on unique physical characteristics. While authorization, auditing, and accounting are important processes in security and management, they do not specifically leverage the unique traits that biometrics provide.