Which type of password token involves time synchronization?

Which type of password token involves time synchronization?
A .  Static password tokens
B .  Synchronous dynamic password tokens
C .  Asynchronous dynamic password tokens
D . Challenge-response tokens

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Answer: B

Explanation: Synchronous dynamic password tokens generate a new unique password value at fixed time intervals, so the server and token need to be synchronized for the password to be accepted. Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 2: Access control systems (page 37). Also check out: HARRIS, Shon, All-In-One CISSP Certification Exam Guide, McGrawHill/Osborne, 2002, chapter 4: Access Control (page 136).