A company wants to implement MFA. Which of the following enables the additional factor while using a smart card?
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Correct answer: PIN.
Why this is the answer
A PIN (Personal Identification Number) is the correct answer because it represents "something you know," which, when combined with a smart card ("something you have"), fulfills the requirements of multi-factor authentication. The smart card itself is one factor, and the PIN provides the second. A hardware token is a separate device and would be a distinct factor, not an enabler for an existing smart card. A User ID is typically part of the first authentication step (username/password) and is not an additional factor. SMS is a separate delivery method for a one-time password ("something you have" or "something you are"), but it doesn't directly enable the smart card itself to provide an additional factor.
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