CompTIA Security+ Question G-75

A network administrator uses an RFID card to enter the datacenter, a key to open the server rack, and a username and password to logon to a server. These are examples of which of the following?

A. Multifactor authentication
B. Single factor authentication
C. Separation of duties
D. Identification

Answer: B

Explanation:
Single-factor authentication (SFA) is a process for securing access to a given system by identifying the party requesting access via a single category of credentials. In this case, the network administrator makes use of an RFID card to access the datacenter, a key to access the server rack, and a username and password to access a server.