16 Questions
What is the preferred system for network authentication in Windows network sign-in?
Kerberos
How can a user change their password in Windows authentication?
By pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE
What subsystem in Windows allows the user to configure an alternative means of authenticating?
Windows Hello
What is a separately configured means of authentication available in Windows Hello, unlike a normal Microsoft account password?
Personal identification number (PIN)
What does Windows Hello use to ensure that the PIN does not have to be stored on the device itself?
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) feature and encryption
What is the purpose of a PIN in the context of Windows Hello?
Backup mechanism in case other methods become unavailable
What is the advantage of Single Sign-On (SSO)?
Users do not have to manage multiple digital identities and passwords
What is the disadvantage of Single Sign-On (SSO)?
Compromising the account compromises multiple services
What does Windows Hello for Business seek to transition to?
Passwordless Single Sign-On (SSO)
What is the purpose of the public/private encryption key pair in Windows Hello for Business?
To prove the origin of the secret transmitted to the network server
What does the TPM store in the context of Windows Hello for Business?
An encryption key
What is the second factor used in Windows Hello for Business?
Encryption key stored in the TPM
What does a security key use for authentication in Windows Hello?
Removable USB token or smart card
What does facial recognition in Windows Hello use to mitigate spoofing attempts?
Infrared (IR) sensor to produce a 3-D image
What is the purpose of the Kerberos authentication and authorization model for Active Directory domain networks?
Implement Single Sign-On (SSO)
What is the primary purpose of the Windows Hello user device registration on the network?
To issue an authorization token for network services
Test your knowledge of Windows login options with this quiz. Explore scenarios such as Windows local sign-in, Windows domain sign-in, and Windows Azure AD sign-in. See how well you understand the authentication process and the components involved in Windows authentication.
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