Chapter 2: Identification and Authentication Flashcards
1
Q
refers to an authentication mechanism in which both parties authenticate each other
A
mutual authentication
2
Q
the claim of what someone or something is
A
identification
3
Q
establishes whether the claim is true
A
Authentication
4
Q
our ability to find our chosen biometric characteristic in most people we intend to enroll in the system
A
Universality
5
Q
a measurement of how unique a particular characteristic is among individuals
A
Uniqueness
6
Q
how long will the characteristic last
A
Permanence
7
Q
how easy is the characteristic to acquire
A
collectability
8
Q
how well does the system function
A
performance
9
Q
how convenient is the system?
A
acceptability
10
Q
how easy is it to trick the system
A
circumvention
11
Q
a small device (i.e. credit card or keychain fob)
A
hardware tokens
