Eccouncil 112-51 Exam - Topic 4 Question 31 Discussion

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Question #: 31
Topic #: 4

Finch, a security professional, was instructed to strengthen the security at the entrance. At the doorway, he implemented a security mechanism that allows employees to register their retina scan and a unique six- digit code, using which they can enter the office at any time.

Which of the following combinations of authentication mechanisms is implemented in the above scenario?

ABiornetric and password authentication

BPassword and two-factor authentication

CTwo-factor and smart card authentication

DSmart card and password authentication

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Suggested Answer: A

A permissive policy is a type of Internet access policy that allows users to access the Internet from any device and any location, without any restrictions or security measures. A permissive policy provides convenience and flexibility for the users, but also exposes them to various risks, such as malware infection, data leakage, or cyberattacks. In the scenario, Sarah was accessing confidential office files from a remote location via her personal computer connected to the public Internet, and accidentally downloaded a malicious file onto her computer. This indicates that the organization had a permissive policy for Internet access12. Reference: Network Defense Essentials - EC-Council Learning, Internet Access Policy: Definition and Best Practices

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Louis

5 months ago

Wait, isn't that two-factor authentication too?

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Nichelle

6 months ago

Totally agree, that's a solid combo!

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Lajuana

6 months ago

Smart move, but I wonder about privacy concerns.

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Lawrence

6 months ago

Not sure if retina scans are reliable enough for security.

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Gene

6 months ago

It's definitely biometric and password authentication.

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Vivienne

6 months ago

I’m confused because I thought two-factor authentication required a third element, like a token or smart card. Does this mean it’s still A or B?

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Ardella

7 months ago

I practiced a similar question where they asked about different authentication types, and I think this one is definitely about biometric methods, leaning towards A.

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Clay

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like this could also relate to two-factor authentication since it combines something you have (the code) and something you are (the retina scan).

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Clay

7 months ago

I remember studying about authentication methods, and I think this scenario involves both biometric and a code, so it might be A.

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Irma

7 months ago

This is a tricky one. The question is asking about the combination of authentication mechanisms, but the answer options don't seem to directly match the details provided in the scenario. I'll need to review my notes on different authentication methods to make sure I select the best fit.

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Juan

7 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The scenario describes a combination of biometric (retina scan) and knowledge-based (six-digit code) authentication, which corresponds to option A - Biometric and password authentication. I'm confident that's the right answer.

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Jacki

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused here. The question mentions a retina scan and a six-digit code, but the answer options don't seem to match that exactly. I'll need to think this through carefully to make sure I understand the different authentication mechanisms and how they apply to this scenario.

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Shawnta

8 months ago

This seems pretty straightforward - the question is asking about the combination of authentication mechanisms used in the scenario, and the answer options list different combinations. I'll carefully read through the question and options to determine the correct answer.

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Lavonne

1 year ago

Two-factor authentication? That's so old school. I heard they're developing mind-reading security systems these days. Finch should really keep up with the latest trends!

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Twanna

11 months ago

Employee 1: Who knows, maybe he's already working on it.

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Dianne

11 months ago

Employee 3: I wonder if Finch will upgrade to that next.

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Salina

11 months ago

Employee 2: Yeah, but mind-reading security sounds cool!

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Annelle

12 months ago

Employee 1: Two-factor authentication is still effective though.

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Curtis

1 year ago

Ah, the age-old debate: which combination of authentication mechanisms is the most secure? I'd say Finch nailed it with the retina scan and code. No more sticky notes with passwords around the office!

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Lucille

11 months ago

It's a smart move to have multiple layers of authentication in place.

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Jules

11 months ago

I agree, no more worrying about passwords being leaked.

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Jolene

12 months ago

Retina scan and code is definitely a strong combo for security.

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Luis

1 year ago

Two-factor authentication all the way! I bet Finch's job just got a lot more secure. Now if only my bank had this level of security...

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Sonia

12 months ago

C) Two-factor and smart card authentication

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Howard

1 year ago

B) Password and two-factor authentication

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Chanel

1 year ago

A) Biometric and password authentication

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Marge

1 year ago

I agree, this is a classic example of two-factor authentication. Retina scan is a biometric factor, and the six-digit code is a knowledge factor. Well-done, Finch!

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