The scope of IR 7206 includes which of the following?

• A. An overview of two novel smart card types using standard interfaces for handheld devices
• B. A policy on password management
• C. A guide to incident response
• D. Encryption standards for network protocols

Answer: (A)

This item tests understanding of what IR 7206 covers. It centers on hardware-based authentication technology, specifically smart cards and how they interface with handheld devices using standard interfaces. The reference to two novel smart card types demonstrates the material is about hardware tokens and interoperability, not policies or procedures. Password management policies are administrative controls, incident response guides focus on handling security events, and encryption standards deal with cryptographic algorithms and protocols—areas outside what IR 7206 describes.