Biometric Authentication and Multi-Factor Authentication Quiz

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What is adaptive authentication?

Adaptive authentication is a method for verifying user identity and authorization levels based on factors such as location, device status, and user behavior.

What role do admins play in adaptive authentication?

Admins set policies for factors like user role, device, location, time, or day, which determine the actions triggered during authentication.

Name a factor that can trigger an action in adaptive authentication.

Location

How does the system learn about users in adaptive authentication?

The system learns the typical activities of users based on their tendencies over time. Signup and view all the answers

What action may be triggered by the system if a user fails authentication?

Blocking User Access Signup and view all the answers

Describe a scenario where adaptive authentication is applied.

Jake's profile logs in to the accounting server in Warrensburg at 8 a.m. after repeated requests. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication?

To use two or more factors to achieve authentication and add an additional security layer. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of multi-factor authentication in action.

Using a debit card and a PIN number at an ATM to authenticate the user. Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of biometric authentication systems based on?

Unique biological characteristics of individuals to verify their identity. Signup and view all the answers

Define dynamic biometrics.

Biometric traits that involve something the individual does, such as voice recognition or typing patterns. Signup and view all the answers

How can unauthorized access be prevented in multi-factor authentication?

By requiring all login items, like PIN and smart card, to be obtained before access is granted. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of multi-factor authentication with an example.

Combining 'something you know' (password) with 'something you have' (smart card) for authentication. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Identification in the authentication process?

Ensuring that a subject is the entity it claims to be. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of Authentication method.

Password, Passphrase, PIN Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Authorization in the authentication process?

Granting access after verifying a subject’s credentials. Signup and view all the answers

List three types of authentication factors.

Something you know, something you have, something you are Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of 'Something you have' authentication factor?

Smart Cards Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of Adaptive Authentication.

Adaptive Authentication is a method that assesses the risk associated with a login attempt and adapts the authentication requirements accordingly. Signup and view all the answers