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Select the statement below which best describes the relationship between identities and attributes

The correct answer is C. An identity is a distinct and unique object within a particular namespace. Attributes are properties. Identity: the unique expression of an entity within a given namespace. An entity can have multiple digital identities, such as a single individual having a work identity (or even multiple identities, depending on the systems), a social media identity, and a personal identity…

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Question

Select the statement below which best describes the relationship between identities and attributes

Options

  • AAttributes belong to entities and identities belong to attributes. Each attribute can have multiple
  • BAn attribute is a unique object within a database. Each attribute it has a number of identities which
  • CAn identity is a distinct and unique object within a particular namespace. Attributes are properties
  • DAttributes are made unique by their identities.
  • EIdentities are the network names given to servers. Attributes are the characteristics of each server.

How the community answered

(37 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    8% (3)
  • C
    73% (27)
  • D
    14% (5)
  • E
    3% (1)

Explanation

Identity: the unique expression of an entity within a given namespace. An entity can have multiple digital identities, such as a single individual having a work identity (or even multiple identities, depending on the systems), a social media identity, and a personal identity. For example, if you are a single entry in a single directory server then that is your identity Attributes: facets of an identity. Attributes can be relatively static (like an organizational unit) or highly dynamic (IP address, device being used, if the user authenticated with MFA, location, etc.)

Topics

#identity management#IAM#namespaces#attributes

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