Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 79

Which one of the following factors is NOT one on which Authentication is based?

Answer options

• A. Type 1. Something you know, such as a PIN or password
• B. Type 2. Something you have, such as an ATM card or smart card
• C. Type 3. Something you are (based upon one or more intrinsic physical or behavioral traits), such as a fingerprint or retina scan
• D. Type 4. Something you are, such as a system administrator or security administrator

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because it refers to a role rather than an authentication factor. Authentication is based on knowledge (Type 1), possession (Type 2), and inherent traits (Type 3), while Type 4 does not fit into these categories as it describes a job title, not a method of verifying identity.