Which of the following can be used to accomplish authentication?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
A.
Biometrics
B.
Encryption
C.
Password
D.
Token
Explanation:
The following can be used to accomplish authentication.
1. Password
2. Biometrics
3. Token
A password is a secret word or string of characters that is used for authentication, to prove identity,
or gain access to a resource.
What is authentication?
Authentication is a process of verifying the identity of a person, network host, or system process.
The authentication process compares the provided credentials with the credentials stored in the
database of an authentication server.
What is biometrics?
Biometrics is a method of authentication that uses physical characteristics, such as fingerprints,
scars, retinal patterns, and other forms of biophysical qualities to identify a user. Nowadays, the
usage of biometric devices such as hand scanners and retinal scanners is becoming more common in
the business environment. A token may be a physical device or software token that an authorized
user of computer services is given to ease authentication.
Answer option B is incorrect. Encryption can be used to accomplish security and not authentication.