CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test

Where can Multi-Factor Authentication tokens be obtained?

1. Cloud vendor management dashboard

2. Smartphone app

3. Python app

4. Automation systems

The correct answer is: Smartphone app

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) tokens are commonly obtained through a smartphone app, which generates time-sensitive codes that the user must enter along with their username and password. These apps function on the principle of providing an additional layer of security beyond just traditional login credentials. When a user attempts to access a service requiring MFA, they use the app on their smartphone to generate a token that is unique to their account and session. This token is often based on algorithms that create codes that refresh every 30 seconds or so, making it difficult for an unauthorized user to gain access even if they have the user's password. While some cloud vendors might have their management dashboards that can facilitate the setup of MFA, the actual tokens are usually delivered via smartphone apps such as Google Authenticator or Authy. Other technologies mentioned, like Python apps or automation systems, are not typically designed for user interfaces to provide MFA tokens directly to end-users in the same secure and user-friendly manner as a dedicated smartphone app. Thus, obtaining MFA tokens is most commonly and securely done through a smartphone application.