Authentication Question

How is authentication different from authorization?

1. Authentication is identifying a resource; authorization is verifying access to an identity.
2. Authentication is verifying access to a resource; authorization is verifying an identity.
3. They're the same thing.
4. Authentication is verifying an identity; authorization is verifying access to a resource.

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Question 2

What are some characteristics of a strong password? Check all that apply,

1. Contains dictionary words
2. Is at least eight characters long
3. Includes numbers and special characters
4. Is used across accounts and systems

3.

Question 3

In a multi-factor authentication scheme, a password can be thought of as:

1. something you are.
2. something you use.
3. something you have.
4. something you know.

4.

Question 4

What are some drawbacks to using biometrics for authentication? Check all that apply.

1. There are potential privacy concerns.
2. Biometrics are easy to share.
3. Biometric authentication is difficult or impossible to change if compromised.

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What role does authorization play?

1. It provides strong encryption.
2. It verifies an entity's identity.
3. It verifies passwords.
4. It determines whether or not an entity has access to a resource.

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What does OAuth provide?

1. Integrity
2. Access delegation
3. Secure communications
4. Confidentiality

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1. Accounting is reviewing records, while auditing is recording access and usage.
2. They're not related.
3. They're the same thing.
4. Accounting is recording access and usage, while auditing is reviewing these records.

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What is an example of a screen lock method?

1. OS updates
2. Firewalls
3. Facial recognition
4. Device encryption

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What is a common mobile device security threat?

1. Insecure Wi-Fi and “meddler-in-the-middle” attacks
2. Zero-day attacks
3. DDoS
4. SQL Injection

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Fill in the blank: In the world of AAA security, “authz” is short for _____.

authorization