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CompTIA Security+ study material · question 279 of 611

Which combination represents two genuinely distinct authentication factors?

  1. A password and a hardware security key
  2. A PIN and a memorable date
  3. A password and a security question
  4. A password and its confirmation field
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Answer: A. A password and a hardware security key

Knowledge plus possession is two categories. A password and a security question are both knowledge factors.

Source: OWASP Multifactor Authentication Cheat Sheet (OWASP) — OWASP Multifactor Authentication Cheat Sheet › Factors

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