GK Question

technology medium mcq

Which authentication factor is represented by 'something you are'?

  1. Password
  2. Smart Card
  3. Fingerprint
  4. Security Token

Answer: Fingerprint

Authentication factors: 1) Something you know (password/PIN), 2) Something you have (smart card/token), 3) Something you are (biometrics like fingerprint, iris, face). Multi-factor authentication combines two or more factors for enhanced security. Fingerprint is a biometric ('something you are') factor.

Topic Cybersecurity
Exam Relevance Banking, SSC, UPSC