Which mechanism is primarily used to verify the identity of a user before granting access to a system?
Options
- A. Authentication
- B. Authorization
- C. File allocation
- D. More than one of the above
- E. None of the above
Quiz Practice:
A. Authentication
Explanation: Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or entity. Passwords, PINs, biometric information and security tokens are common authentication mechanisms. Authentication answers the question: Who are you?