Logging in to a computer system is an access-granting process consisting of three steps:
identification, authentication and authorization. What occurs during the first step of this process:
identification?

A.
The first step consists of checking if the user is using the correct certificate.

B.
The first step consists of checking if the user appears on the list of authorized users.

C.
The first step consists of comparing the password with the registered password.

D.
The first step consists of granting access to the information to which the user is authorized.

Explanation: