GK Question

technology medium mcq

Which authentication method uses physical characteristics like fingerprint or face?

  1. Knowledge-based
  2. Possession-based
  3. Inherence-based
  4. Location-based

Answer: Inherence-based

Inherence-based authentication uses biometric traits inherent to the user: fingerprint, iris, face, voice, or behavioral patterns. Part of multi-factor authentication (MFA). Advantages: hard to lose/share; challenges: privacy concerns, spoofing risks, and accessibility for disabled users.

Topic Cybersecurity
Exam Relevance Banking, SSC, UPSC