5.6 - Implement Authentication Systems CISSP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   In certificate-based authentication, what does the server verify to authenticate a user?

   • AThe user's password
   • BThe user's IP address
   • CThe digital signature created with the user's private key
   • DThe user's fingerprint
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
2. 2foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of adaptive authentication?

   • ATo always require multiple authentication factors
   • BTo adjust authentication requirements based on contextual risk factors
   • CTo provide a single sign-on experience
   • DTo eliminate the need for passwords
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
4. 3foundation · easy

   What is the primary security benefit of multi-factor authentication (MFA) over single-factor authentication?

   • AIt allows users to reuse the same password across systems
   • BIt eliminates the need for passwords entirely
   • CIt speeds up the login process for users
   • DIt reduces the risk of unauthorized access if one factor is compromised
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
5. 4application · medium

   A network administrator needs to authenticate remote users connecting via VPN and also wants to centrally log their authentication and authorization events. The solution must support per-command authorization on network devices. Which protocol should the administrator choose?

   • ARADIUS
   • BLDAP
   • CTACACS+
   • DKerberos
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
6. 5foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of federated identity management?

   • ATo replace all passwords with biometrics
   • BTo store all user passwords in a central database
   • CTo provide a single sign-on within one organization only
   • DTo allow users to authenticate across multiple organizations using a single identity
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first