Practice Authentication (10.3.1.2) - Protection and Security - Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is authentication?

💡 Hint: Think about the gatekeeper role.

Question 2 Easy

Name one factor used in multi-factor authentication.

💡 Hint: Recall the three categories we discussed.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of authentication?

To verify identity
To improve system performance
To conduct operations

💡 Hint: Remember the gatekeeper analogy.

Question 2

Multi-Factor Authentication requires...

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how many layers of protection are involved.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an authentication system for your online bank dealing with both security and user experience. What factors will you include?

💡 Hint: Consider how your system can enhance the banking experience while keeping it secure.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a scenario where an employee's access is threatened through social engineering. How could MFA prevent this?

💡 Hint: Think about the layers of security provided by MFA.

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