IFMA CFM Exam - Topic 10 Question 7 Discussion

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Question #: 7
Topic #: 10

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What is a technical measure that prevents unauthorized people from gaining access to a facility work order system?

AIdentification and authentication.

BData encryption.

CProprietary user interface.

DHuman resource employee database.

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Suggested Answer: A

The best security practice to prevent unauthorized access is Identification and Authentication. This process ensures that only authorized personnel can access a facility's work order system by:

Using secure logins (e.g., username/password, biometrics, multi-factor authentication).

Verifying user identities before granting system access.

Implementing role-based permissions to control system functions per user authorization level.

While data encryption (Option B) secures stored data, it does not control system access. Similarly, a proprietary user interface (Option C) is not a security measure on its own, and an HR employee database (Option D) is unrelated to system security.

by Jesusita at Mar 23, 2025, 01:53 AM

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Selene

5 months ago

Totally agree with ID and auth!

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Callie

5 months ago

Wait, proprietary user interface? That doesn't sound right.

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Herschel

5 months ago

Identification and authentication is key!

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Lore

6 months ago

Human resource database? That's not a security measure!

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Maynard

6 months ago

I think data encryption is more important.

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Verlene

6 months ago

I’m confused; could a proprietary user interface also help with access? It seems like it might, but I’m not confident.

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Maryann

6 months ago

I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and identification and authentication stood out as the key measure for preventing unauthorized access.

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Buffy

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about data encryption being more about protecting data rather than access control.

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Donette

7 months ago

I think identification and authentication is the right answer since it directly relates to controlling access.

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Niesha

7 months ago

A proprietary user interface might add an extra layer of security, but I don't think that's the primary technical measure they're looking for. I'll have to consider the other options.

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Crista

7 months ago

Data encryption is important, but I don't think that's the best answer here. I'll have to re-read the question.

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Pa

7 months ago

Identification and authentication is the key to preventing unauthorized access, so I'm going with option A.

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Ettie

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Dominga

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward security question. I'm pretty confident I know the answer.

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Hillary

1 year ago

C seems a bit outdated. A proprietary user interface? In this day and age, I'd go with the more robust solution of A.

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Katie

1 year ago

I think data encryption is also important for added security.

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Veronica

1 year ago

Haha, D is a funny one. Protecting the work orders with the HR database? That's a new one!

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Shayne

1 year ago

I think C) Proprietary user interface could also be effective, as it limits access to only approved users.

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Idella

1 year ago

B is also a good option. Encrypting the data would add an extra layer of protection.

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Isadora

12 months ago

B is also a good option. Encrypting the data would add an extra layer of protection.

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Kandis

12 months ago

B) Data encryption.

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Ben

12 months ago

A) Identification and authentication.

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Mattie

1 year ago

B is also a good option. Encrypting the data would add an extra layer of protection.

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Helene

1 year ago

B) Data encryption.

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Ernest

1 year ago

A) Identification and authentication.

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Rosina

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think B) Data encryption could also be a valid measure to prevent unauthorized access.

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Elza

1 year ago

I agree with Chuck, because it ensures only authorized people can access the system.

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Leonida

1 year ago

I agree with Cherri. A is the correct answer here. Can't have random people accessing the system, am I right?

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Lacresha

1 year ago

B) Data encryption.

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Teri

1 year ago

Definitely, we need to make sure only authorized personnel can access the system.

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Jeanice

1 year ago

A) Identification and authentication.

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Cherri

1 year ago

Definitely A. Identification and authentication is the way to go for securing access to the work order system.

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Melodie

1 year ago

B) Data encryption.

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Shenika

1 year ago

I agree, that's the best way to prevent unauthorized access.

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Janessa

1 year ago

A) Identification and authentication.

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Chuck

1 year ago

I think the answer is A) Identification and authentication.

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