In Open System Authentication, How Does Authentication Occur

question 43

Multiple Choice

In Open System Authentication, how does authentication occur?

• A) The client sends a pre-shared key along with the access point's SSID.
• B) The client requests an encrypted tunnel, after which, the client's MAC serves as the authentication.
• C) The access point forces the client to authenticate via a captive portal, after which all communication is encrypted.
• D) The client "authenticates" using only the SSID name. In other words, no real authentication occurs.

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