Determining that a person is who he or she claims to be on a computer is called
A) accountability.
B) authentication.
C) authorization.
D) debugging.
E) social engineering.

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The process of verifying the identity of a person or system claiming to be who they claim to be is called authentication. This is important in ensuring the security and confidentiality of user accounts and data on a computer system. Options A, C, D, and E are related to other aspects of computer security but do not involve confirming identities.

Determining That a Person Is Who He or She Claims