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Pop Quiz: Windows 8.1 Multifactor Authentication
Applies to the "Support resource access" objective of Exam 70-688.
Q: A company's IT security team requires that all new devices connecting to the network support multifactor authentication.
Which of the following are the multifactor authentication types available in Windows 8.1? (Choose two)
- Kerberos
- SSTP
- Smart card support
- Biometric support
Answers are C and D. Windows 8.1 supports the multifactor authentication types, Smart card and Biometric.
Quick Tip: Virtual smart cards are also supported and emulate the functionality of physical smart cards, but use a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip rather than requiring the use of a separate physical smart card and reader
Reference: Windows Authentication Overview
Bonus Question: What is the name of the technology that allows non-domain joined Windows 8.1 devices the ability to connect to application servers? (The answer, of course, will be revealed next time!)
Answer to bonus question from last week: Each and every Windows 8.1 user receives 15 GB's of free Microsoft OneDrive storage.
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