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Area II: SecurityMitigationAuthenticationArea II

CPA · Question 45 · Area II: Security

Which authentication factor is represented by a fingerprint scan?

Answer options:

A.

Something you know (Knowledge)

B.

Something you have (Possession)

C.

Something you are (Inherence)

D.

Somewhere you are (Location)

How to approach this question

Classify the biometric.

Full Answer

C.Something you are (Inherence)✓ Correct
Biometrics (fingerprint, face, iris) fall under the 'Inherence' factor - something you are.

Common mistakes

Confusing it with possession.

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