CIAM Foundational Frameworks

Question 1

What is the primary function of Single Sign-On (SSO)?

Accepted Answer

To allow multiple systems to authenticate users using one central directory

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To ensure users can log in with a username and password only once

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To allow users to authenticate using a biometric factor only

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To enable users to sign in to different systems with separate credentials

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)?

Accepted Answer

A password and an SMS code sent to the user's phone

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A username and password combination

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A PIN code alone

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An email verification link

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of Identity Federation?

Accepted Answer

It allows users to use the same set of credentials across different organizations

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It requires users to reset their password every 30 days

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It enables multi-layered authentication systems

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It uses encrypted tokens to verify user identity

Question 4

What is the main purpose of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in an IAM framework?

Accepted Answer

To control the access of individual users based on their role within the organization

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To give users unlimited access to all systems

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To authenticate users using biometric data

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To require additional passwords for different levels of access

Question 5

What is the function of a directory service in an IAM framework?

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To store and manage user identity and authentication data

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To provide data encryption for secure communication

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To perform real-time risk assessments

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To control physical access to data centers