Question 5 (practice exam 14)

Q: What type of physical security device is a PIV (Personal Identity Verification) device? A: Smart card

Q: What is a common use case for smart cards? A: Multifactor authentication requiring a smart card and PIN.

Q: Which technology is not a type of smart card? A: Key fob

Q: Smart cards are often used for which types of applications? A: Protecting personal information and secure transactions.

Q: What are some examples of smart card use cases? A: Government/corporate ID cards, e-passports, payment cards.

Q: How do smart cards differ from biometric readers in terms of authentication factors? A: Smart cards provide a possession factor, while biometric readers provide an inherence factor.

Q: Why might a government contractor require the use of PIV smart cards for email encryption and digital signatures? A: To ensure secure authentication and protect sensitive information.