Exam 3: User Authentication

Memory cards store and process data.

A __________ is a separate file from the user IDs where hashed passwords are kept.

The most common means of human-to-human identification are __________.

T F 4.Many users choose a password that is too short or too easy to guess.

A good technique for choosing a password is to use the first letter of each word of a phrase.

__________ allows an issuer to access regional and national networks that connect point of sale devices and bank teller machines worldwide.

__________,in the context of passwords,refers to an adversary's attempt to learn the password by observing the user,finding a written copy of the password,or some similar attack that involves the physical proximity of user and adversary.

An individual's signature is not unique enough to use in biometric applications.

An institution that issues debit cards to cardholders and is responsible for the cardholder's account and authorizing transactions is the _________.

Depending on the application,user authentication on a biometric system involves either verification or identification.

The __________ strategy is when users are told the importance of using hard to guess passwords and provided with guidelines for selecting strong passwords.

Presenting or generating authentication information that corroborates the binding between the entity and the identifier is the ___________.

Voice pattern,handwriting characteristics,and typing rhythm are examples of __________ biometrics.

A __________ authentication system attempts to authenticate an individual based on his or her unique physical characteristics.

Objects that a user possesses for the purpose of user authentication are called ______

A __________ attack involves an adversary repeating a previously captured user response.

A smart card contains an entire microprocessor.

Authentication protocols used with smart tokens can be classified into three categories: static,dynamic password generator,and ___________.

User authentication is the basis for most types of access control and for user accountability.

A __________ is an individual to whom a debit card is issued.