Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies (legacy) — Question 43

You are implementing authentication for applications in your company. You plan to implement self-service password reset (SSPR) and multifactor authentication
(MFA) in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
You need to select authentication mechanisms that can be used for both MFA and SSPR.
Which two authentication methods should you use? Each correct answer presents a complete solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

Answer options

• A. Short Message Service (SMS) messages
• B. Azure AD passwords
• C. Email addresses
• D. Security questions
• E. App passwords

Correct answer: A, B

Explanation

The correct answers are A and B. Short Message Service (SMS) messages can be used for MFA and SSPR as they provide a secondary method of verifying identity. Azure AD passwords are essential for both processes, as they are required for authentication. The other options, while useful in certain contexts, do not meet the requirements for both MFA and SSPR.