Question

I need to audit in the database how the user logged in. I’m going to create a lookup table (which will be referenced from the audit table). For example:

ID  Description
---------------
1   Password
2   Smartcard
3   Biotrickery

I was going to name this table “LoginTypes”, but that seems muddy, because I’m dependent on the object’s assumed use when naming it?

Next came “CredentialTypes”, but I’m thinking there’s a better term?

Admittedly, “Login” (as a noun) certainly seems synonymous with “Credential” in this context, so maybe my original name idea is good enough?

What should I name this table?

Answer 1

I would call it AuthenticationMethod (put an s at the end if you like tables with plural names).