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Which of the following is NOT a two-factor authenticati…

Which of the following is NOT a two-factor authentication mechanism?

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A.
Something you have and something you know.

B.
Something you do and a password.

C.
A smartcard and something you are.

D.
Something you know and a password.

Explanation:
Two-factor authentication includes two of the following three factors:
Something you know – Password
Something you have – Token
Something you are – Biometrics
A password is something you know, and cannot be used together for two-factor authentication.
Incorrect Answers:
A, B, C: This answer satisfies the requirements for two-factor authentication.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, p. 163


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