Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Masquerading is the term used when one user pretends to be another user. Strong authentication is the best defense against this.
Authentication is based on the following three factor types:
Type 1. Something you know, such as a PIN or password

Type 2. Something you have, such as an ATM card or smart card

Type 3. Something you are (physically), such as a fingerprint or retina scan

Biometrics verifies an individual's identity by analyzing a unique personal attribute or behavior, which is one of the most effective and accurate methods of verifying identification.
A biometric authentication such as a fingerprint cannot be imitated which makes biometrics the best defense against masquerading attacks.
Incorrect Answers:
A: A user Id and password can be guessed by an attacker. This is not the best identification and authentication method to prevent local masquerading attacks.
B: A smart card can be stolen and the PIN guessed by an attacker. This is not the best identification and authentication method to prevent local masquerading attacks.
C: Two-factor authentication is more secure than other methods but still less secure than biometrics. Two- factor authentication could comprise of "something you have" and "something you know". The "something you have" such as a smart card could be stolen by an attacker and the "something you know" such as a PIN could be guessed. This is not the best identification and authentication method to prevent local masquerading attacks.
References:
Krutz, Ronald L. and Russell Dean Vines, The CISSP and CAP Prep Guide: Mastering CISSP and CAP, Wiley Publishing, Indianapolis, 2007, p. 57
Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, p. 187