Ann, the security administrator, wishes to implement multifactor security. Which of the following should
be implemented in order to compliment password usage and smart cards?

A.
Hard tokens

B.
Fingerprint readers

C.
Swipe badge readers

D.
Passphrases

Explanation:
A multifactor authentication method uses two or more processes for logon. A twofactor method might
use smart cards and biometrics for logon. For obvious reasons, the two or more factors employed should
not be from the same category.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Hard tokens would fall in the same category as smart cards.
C: Swipe badge readers are in the same category as smart cards.
D: Passphrases fall in the same category as password usage.
Dulaney, Emmett and Chuck Eastton, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 6th Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis,
2014, p. 133