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BCS CTFL4 Exam - Topic 5 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's CTFL4 exam
Question #: 1
Topic #: 5
[All CTFL4 Questions]

The following state transition diagram describes the functionality involved in a system using fingerprint and password authentication to log onto a system.

How many distinct states of the system are visible in the above diagram?

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Suggested Answer: C

The state transition diagram provided shows three distinct states:

Waiting for fingerprint

Waiting for PIN

Valid PIN/ask menu selection

Each state represents a different stage in the system's operation, with transitions based on user actions and system responses.


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Kimberely
4 months ago
Definitely 3, no doubt about it!
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Nicolette
4 months ago
I counted 2 states, but I might be missing something.
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Denise
4 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Looks like 4 to me.
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Lezlie
4 months ago
Totally agree, 3 seems right!
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Denise
5 months ago
I see 3 distinct states in the diagram.
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Basilia
5 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen this type of question before, and I’m leaning towards 3 states based on the diagram layout.
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Candida
5 months ago
I’m a bit lost on this one. I thought there were only 2 states, but the diagram looks more complex.
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Buck
5 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question where we had to identify states in a flowchart. I think the answer might be 4 here.
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Fernanda
5 months ago
I think there are 3 distinct states, but I'm not entirely sure if I'm counting the transitions correctly.
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Rocco
5 months ago
The state diagram seems clear, I'll just methodically count the distinct states and select the right answer.
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Chauncey
5 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about how to approach this, but I'll give it my best shot and try to reason through the diagram.
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Ilda
5 months ago
Okay, let me carefully go through the diagram and count the number of distinct states. I think I can get this.
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Domitila
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too familiar with state diagrams, this might take me a bit to figure out.
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Sheldon
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward state diagram, I should be able to count the number of distinct states pretty easily.
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Kaitlyn
6 months ago
Access policies - that's got to be the right answer. The question is asking about the component that controls permissions, and policies are how you define and manage access in IAM systems.
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Renay
6 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. It seems like we need to recommend an approach, but the options are all quite specific. I'll need to re-read the scenario and think about how TOGAF 9 would guide us in this situation.
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Albina
6 months ago
I think “routerGoodCount” is definitely an option, but I'm still weighing it against "clientHealthWired" too.
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Jerry
6 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to focus on the "monitoring and controlling" part of the question. That narrows it down to the tools used for tracking project progress and performance.
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Keneth
6 months ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward definition question. I'll need to carefully read through the options and pick the one that best matches the concept of a "quality system".
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Jame
2 years ago
Sure, let me explain. In the diagram, there are four separate states that the system can be in - initial, fingerprint authentication, password authentication, and logged in. So, I believe the answer is D) 4.
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Lorenza
2 years ago
Four states, huh? Looks like someone's been playing too much Tetris.
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Kanisha
2 years ago
Hmm, I see your point. Can you explain why you think there are four distinct states?
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Malcom
2 years ago
3 states? Nah, I'm going with 2. One for fingerprint, one for password. Simple as that.
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Lisha
2 years ago
Yes, it seems like the diagram only shows 2 states, one for fingerprint and one for password.
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Lisha
2 years ago
I agree, there are only 2 distinct states in the diagram.
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Ayesha
2 years ago
Wait, is that a fingerprint or a blob of jam? I can never tell the difference.
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Jame
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is D) 4 because there are four distinct states visible in the diagram.
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Lonny
2 years ago
I count 4 distinct states in the diagram. Easy peasy!
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Nadine
2 years ago
Yes, I'm sure. There are definitely 4 distinct states in the diagram.
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Pamella
2 years ago
I counted 3 states, are you sure about 4?
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Maia
2 years ago
I agree, I also counted 4 states.
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Myra
2 years ago
I think there are 4 distinct states in the diagram.
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Kanisha
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) 3 because there are three distinct states shown in the diagram.
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