Which combination of authentication factors is an example of multifactor authentication?

A fingerprint and a retinal scan

A password and a one-time code sent to a mobile device

Which of the following is an example of a biometric authentication factor?

A personal identification number (PIN)

A one-time password sent via SMS

A company wants to implement certificate-based authentication for Wi-Fi access. They have a RADIUS server and want to issue certificates to employees. What is the primary purpose of the certificate in this authentication process?

To encrypt the Wi-Fi traffic between the client and access point.

To store the user's password in a secure format on the device.

To prove the identity of the client to the RADIUS server.

To allow the access point to broadcast the SSID securely.

What is the primary purpose of password rotation in a security policy?

To reduce the window of opportunity for an attacker to use a compromised password

To simplify the process of password recovery

To ensure users remember their passwords

To eliminate the need for multifactor authentication

A network administrator is updating the password policy for a small company. The current policy requires passwords to be changed every 30 days, but users often write their passwords on sticky notes because they cannot remember the frequent changes. The administrator wants to reduce the burden on users while maintaining security. Which approach best balances usability and security?

Keep the 30-day rotation but increase the minimum length to 16 characters.

Keep the 30-day rotation but allow users to reuse their last 10 passwords.

Remove password expiration entirely and rely solely on complexity requirements.

Extend the rotation interval to 90 days and require a minimum length of 12 characters with complexity requirements.

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A network administrator is updating the password policy for a small company. The current policy requires passwords to be changed every 30 days, but users often write their passwords on sticky notes because they cannot remember the frequent changes. The administrator wants to reduce the burden on users while maintaining security. Which approach best balances usability and security?
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