CIAM Identity Proofing and Verification

Question 1

According to NIST SP 800-63A, which Identity Assurance Level (IAL) requires in-person or remote proofing with validation of a government-issued ID?

Accepted Answer

IAL2

Answer

IAL2 requires remote or in-person identity proofing with validation and verification of at least one piece of identity evidence such as a government-issued ID.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of 'identity proofing' in the context of Identity and Access Management?

Accepted Answer

Establishing confidence that a claimed identity corresponds to a real individual

Answer

Identity proofing is the process of establishing confidence that a subject claiming an identity is actually who they claim to be, based on evidence and validation.

Question 3

Which NIST Special Publication specifically provides guidelines for digital identity proofing and enrollment?

Accepted Answer

NIST SP 800-63A

Answer

NIST SP 800-63A specifically addresses enrollment and identity proofing, defining the processes and requirements for each Identity Assurance Level.

Question 4

What is 'liveness detection' used for in identity proofing?

Accepted Answer

Verifying that a biometric sample comes from a live person and not a spoof

Answer

Liveness detection is a technique used to prevent spoofing attacks by confirming that a biometric sample (e.g., a facial scan) is captured from a live, physically present person rather than a photo or video replay.

Question 5

In identity proofing, a 'breeder document' refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A foundational identity document used to obtain other identity credentials

Answer

A breeder document is a foundational document, such as a birth certificate or passport, that can be used to obtain other identity credentials like a driver's license or Social Security card.

(CIAM) Certified Identity and Access Manager Practice Test

(CIAM) Certified Identity and Access Manager Practice Test

CIAM Identity Proofing and Verification