The use of the smart card or security tokens is referred to as a two factor authorization because:
A)It is based on something the user has, the token or card, and something the user knows, the password.
B)It requires that the user is granted the card / token in a secure environment and that the user actually uses the card / token.
C)It requires that the user has two different authorizations: (1) to receive the card / token, and (2) to use the card / token.
D)It requires the use the card / token to (1) login to the system and (2) access the applications.

Question

The use of the smart card or security tokens is referred to as a two factor authorization because:
A)It is based on something the user has, the token or card, and something the user knows, the password. 
B)It requires that the user is granted the card / token in a secure environment and that the user actually uses the card / token.
C)It requires that the user has two different authorizations: (1) to receive the card / token, and (2) to use the card / token.
D)It requires the use the card / token to (1) login to the system and (2) access the applications.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Two factor authorization involves the use of something the user has (such as a smart card or security token) and something the user knows (such as a password). This provides an extra layer of security as an attacker would need both the physical item and the knowledge of the password to gain access. The other options mentioned are not completely accurate or relevant to the concept of two factor authorization.

The Use of the Smart Card or Security Tokens Is