CISSP – Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) — Question 87

A company named Money Builders Inc., hires you to provide consultancy for setting up their Windows network. The company's server room will be in a highly secured environment. You are required to suggest an authentication method for it. The CFO of the company wants the server to use thumb impressions for authentication. Which of the following authentication methods will you suggest?

Answer options

• A. Certificate
• B. Smart card
• C. Two-factor
• D. Biometrics

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Biometrics, as it specifically refers to authentication methods that use physical characteristics, like thumb impressions. The other options—Certificate, Smart card, and Two-factor—do not involve the use of biometric data for authentication.