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Dell EMC Exam D-SF-A-24 Topic 1 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for Dell EMC's D-SF-A-24 exam
Question #: 10
Topic #: 1
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A .R.T.I.E. has an evolving need, which was amplified during the incidents. Their complex and dispersed IT environments have thousands of users, applications, and resources to manage. Dell found that the existing Identity and Access Management was limited in its ability to apply expanding IAM protection to applications beyond the core financial and human resource management application. A .R.T.I.E. also did not have many options for protecting their access especially in the cloud. A .R.T.I.E. were also not comfortable exposing their applications for remote access.

Dell recommended adopting robust IAM techniques like mapping out connections between privileged users and admin accounts, and the use multifactor authentication.

The Dell Services team suggest implementing a system that requires individuals to provide a PIN and biometric information to access their device.

Which type of multifactor authentication should be suggested?

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Suggested Answer: A

The recommended multifactor authentication (MFA) type for A .R.T.I.E., as suggested by Dell Services, is A. Something you have and something you are. This type of MFA requires two distinct forms of identification: one that the user possesses (something you have) and one that is inherent to the user (something you are).

Something you have could be a physical token, a security key, or a mobile device that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs).

Something you are refers to biometric identifiers, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans, which are unique to each individual.

By combining these two factors, the authentication process becomes significantly more secure than using any single factor alone. The physical token or device provides proof of possession, which is difficult for an attacker to replicate, especially without physical access. The biometric identifier ensures that even if the physical token is stolen, it cannot be used without the matching biometric input.


The use of MFA is supported by security best practices and standards, including those outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Dell's own security framework likely aligns with these standards, advocating for robust authentication mechanisms to protect against unauthorized access, especially in cloud environments where the attack surface is broader.

In the context of A .R.T.I.E.'s case, where employees access sensitive applications and data remotely, implementing MFA with these two factors will help mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and potential data breaches. It is a proactive step towards enhancing the organization's security posture in line with Dell's strategic advice.

Contribute your Thoughts:

Shelia
21 days ago
Hmm, I was going to say C, but now that I think about it, B makes more sense. Gotta love these tricky certification questions!
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Bong
23 days ago
Ha! I bet the person who wrote this question was just trying to trip us up with those options. But B is the clear winner.
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Makeda
7 days ago
Yeah, B makes the most sense in this scenario.
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Kara
9 days ago
I agree, B is the best choice.
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Emerson
26 days ago
I agree, B is the right answer here. This combination of something you have and something you know provides a robust level of multifactor authentication.
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Sabrina
5 days ago
I agree, B is the right answer here. This combination of something you have and something you know provides a robust level of multifactor authentication.
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France
14 days ago
B) Something you have and something you know.
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Jettie
17 days ago
A) Something you have and something you are.
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Scot
1 months ago
The correct answer is B) Something you have and something you know. The suggested system requires a PIN (something you know) and biometric information (something you are), which aligns with this option.
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Lon
4 days ago
The correct answer is B) Something you have and something you know. The suggested system requires a PIN (something you know) and biometric information (something you are), which aligns with this option.
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Solange
7 days ago
C) Something you know and something you are.
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Ocie
8 days ago
C) Something you know and something you are.
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Samira
12 days ago
B) Something you have and something you know.
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Carlee
12 days ago
That makes sense.
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Willodean
16 days ago
A) Something you have and something you know.
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Lili
29 days ago
B) Something you have and something you know.
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Layla
1 months ago
A) Something you have and something you know.
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Marla
2 months ago
I agree with Lenna. Using both physical and biometric factors for authentication would provide strong security.
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Lenna
2 months ago
I think the suggested multifactor authentication should be something you have and something you are.
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