SY0-701 Domain 1: General Security Concepts

Which part of the AAA security architecture deals with the verification of the identity of a person or process?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. Authentication
  2. b. Authorization
  3. c. Accounting

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Authentication verifies the identity of a person or process.

Correct answer(s): a. Authentication

Exam domain: Domain 1: General Security Concepts (12% weight on the official guide).

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