BCS Exam CTFL4 Topic 3 Question 20 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's CTFL4 exam

Question #: 20
Topic #: 3

The following state transition diagram describes the functionality involved in a system using fingerprint and password authentication to log onto a system.

How many distinct states of the system are visible in the above diagram?

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Suggested Answer: C

The state transition diagram provided shows three distinct states:

Waiting for fingerprint

Waiting for PIN

Valid PIN/ask menu selection

Each state represents a different stage in the system's operation, with transitions based on user actions and system responses.

by Marti at Dec 04, 2024, 10:02 PM

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Jina

2 months ago

I think there are 2 distinct states in the diagram.

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Teddy

2 months ago

D) 4 states, easy peasy. Though I'm curious why they need both fingerprint and password authentication. Seems a bit excessive if you ask me.

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Erick

21 days ago

I think it's a good balance between security and convenience.

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Miriam

22 days ago

C) 3

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Tequila

23 days ago

True, better safe than sorry.

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Dorethea

24 days ago

D) 4

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Luther

24 days ago

It's for added security.

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Caprice

26 days ago

C) 3

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Olen

1 months ago

B) 2

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Maile

2 months ago

A) 1

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Floyd

2 months ago

I believe there are 4 distinct states in the diagram.

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Vanda

2 months ago

3 states? I must be seeing double. This diagram is as clear as mud.

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Tresa

2 months ago

B) 2

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Elvera

2 months ago

A) 1

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Charolette

3 months ago

Haha, looks like the system has a lot of hoops to jump through just to log in. Better have a strong password and clean fingers!

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Irma

3 months ago

I agree with Carolann, I also counted 3 distinct states.

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Enola

3 months ago

The state transition diagram clearly shows 4 distinct states, so the answer must be D) 4.

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Kerry

1 months ago

Yes, that's correct.

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Quentin

2 months ago

So, we both think the answer is D) 4.

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Cordell

2 months ago

Yes, that's correct.

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Myra

2 months ago

So, we both think the answer is D) 4.

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Lang

2 months ago

I agree, the diagram clearly shows 4 distinct states.

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Mitsue

2 months ago

I think the answer is D) 4.

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Kimberlie

2 months ago

I agree, the diagram clearly shows 4 distinct states.

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Eden

2 months ago

I think the answer is D) 4.

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Carolann

3 months ago

I think there are 3 distinct states in the diagram.

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