User Authentication Methods

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What is the primary purpose of CAPTCHA?

To prevent spam registrations and protect online transactions (correct)

To gather data from users

To replace traditional password reset forms

To enhance the security of online gaming platforms

What is the main difference between CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA?

CAPTCHA is free, while reCAPTCHA is a paid service

CAPTCHA is used for online gaming platforms, while reCAPTCHA is used for online transactions

reCAPTCHA is more advanced and uses real-world images (correct)

reCAPTCHA is used for online polls and surveys, while CAPTCHA is used for website security

What is the purpose of reCAPTCHA v3's score?

To gather data from users

To verify the user's password

To determine the level of risk associated with a user's request (correct)

To display a challenge to the user

What type of challenges are used in reCAPTCHA?

Real-world images like street addresses, book text, and newspapers Signup and view all the answers

How does reCAPTCHA v3 handle low-risk users?

No challenges are displayed at all Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of reCAPTCHA in terms of bot detection?

To detect and block bots from accessing websites Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of reCAPTCHA?

To ensure valid and not forged user responses Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA?

CAPTCHA is a generic term, while reCAPTCHA is a specific service offered by Google Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an invisible reCAPTCHA?

To provide a seamless user experience without interrupting their workflow Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a site key and secret key in reCAPTCHA?

To identify and manage reCAPTCHA implementations on a website Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using reCAPTCHA v3?

It provides a score-based risk assessment of user interactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of bot detection and risk assessment in reCAPTCHA?

To detect and prevent malicious activity on a website Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common user authentication method?

Password-based authentication Signup and view all the answers

What is a major drawback of password-based authentication?

It is vulnerable to phishing Signup and view all the answers

What is the average number of online accounts an individual has?

25 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals use unique passwords for each account?

54% Signup and view all the answers

What type of authentication relies on unique physical or behavioral characteristics?

Biometric authentication Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a biometric authentication method?

Fingerprint scanning Signup and view all the answers