After entering a username and password, an administrator must draw a gesture on a touch screen.
Which of the following demonstrates what the administrator is providing?
A.
Multifactor authentication B.
Something you can do C.
Biometrics D.
Two-factor authentication.
D.
After entering a username and password, an administrator must draw a gesture on a touch screen.
Which of the following demonstrates what the administrator is providing?
A.
Multifactor authentication
B.
Something you can do
C.
Biometrics
D.
Two-factor authentication.
D.
The correct answer is D. Two-factor authentication.
Explanation: Two-factor authentication (2FA) requires users to provide two different types of authentication factors to gain access to a system, network, or application. In this scenario, the username and password are one factor, and the gesture on the touch screen is the second factor. This approach is a type of 2FA known as "something you know" (username and password) and "something you have" (the touch screen).
Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a broader term that refers to any authentication scheme that requires more than one factor, such as a combination of something you know, something you have, and something you are (biometrics).
"Something you can do" is not a recognized authentication factor. It may refer to a behavior-based authentication system that uses user patterns, such as keystroke dynamics, to verify identity.
Biometrics refers to the use of physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans, to authenticate users. Although the gesture on the touch screen may involve biometric data (e.g., a signature or finger swipe), it is not the primary factor in this scenario.
Therefore, the correct answer is D. Two-factor authentication.