What Is the Most Secure Type of Authentication

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the most secure type of authentication?

• A) Something the user knows such as a user ID and password
• B) Something the user has such as a smart card or token
• C) Something that is part of the user such as a fingerprint or voice signature
• D) Combination of all of these

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