Exam SY0-601 topic 1 question 429 discussion

Actual exam question from CompTIA's SY0-601

Question #: 429
Topic #: 1

A security architect is designing a remote access solution for a business partner. The business partner needs to access one Linux server at the company. The business partner wants to avoid managing a password for authentication and additional software installation. Which of the following should the architect recommend?

A. Soft token
B. Smart card
C. CSR
D. SSH key

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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

by mouettespaghetti at May 2, 2023, 2:31 p.m.

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ApplebeesWaiter1122

Highly Voted 2 years, 2 months ago

Selected Answer: D

D- An SSH key is an access credential in the SSH protocol. Its function is similar to that of user names and passwords, but the keys are primarily used for automated processes and for implementing single sign-on by system administrators and power users.

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LeDarius3762

Most Recent 1 year, 11 months ago

Selected Answer: D

Correct answer: D It's not CSR because it implies one of the first steps towards getting your own SSL/TLS certificate.

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fouserd

2 years, 2 months ago

Selected Answer: D

The architect should recommend using an SSH key for the business partner to access the Linux server. An SSH key is a cryptographic key pair that can be used for secure authentication without the need for a password or additional software installation.

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mouettespaghetti

2 years, 2 months ago

-D The security architect should recommend using SSH key authentication for the remote access solution.

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