What is the term for verifying a user's identity using two or more independent methods, such as a password plus a phone code?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Windows 10/11 Mcqs question asks: What is the term for verifying a user's identity using two or more independent methods, such as a password plus a phone code? The correct choice is C. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Single Sign-On
Why not A: “Single Sign-On” is not Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
- B. Zero Trust
Why not B: “Zero Trust” is not Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
- C. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) ✓
- D. Biometric-only login
Why not D: “Biometric-only login” is not Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Correct answer
C. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Explanation
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is the value that answers “What is the term for verifying a user's identity using two or more independent methods, such as a password plus a phone code” (option C). Option A (Single Sign-On) is a different value from Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Option B (Zero Trust) is a different value from Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Option D (Biometric-only login) is a different value from Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Keep Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as the Windows 10/11 Mcqs fact for this stem.
Source: Windows 10/11 Official Documentation
Tags: Security & Privacy
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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