LFCS · Question #199
Which one of the following is true about single sign-on?
The correct answer is A. Single sign-on is different than identity consolidation. Single sign-on (SSO) enables users to authenticate once for access to multiple independent systems, a concept distinct from identity consolidation.
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- ASingle sign-on is different than identity consolidation.
- BSingle sign-on requires sending the same credentials to several services.
- CSingle sign-on requires that the credentials for different services are distinct.
- DSingle sign-on requires a smartcard.
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(23 responses)- A96% (22)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
Single sign-on (SSO) enables users to authenticate once for access to multiple independent systems, a concept distinct from identity consolidation.
SSO is a specific authentication mechanism allowing a single authentication event to grant access to multiple applications without re-entering credentials. Identity consolidation, while often a foundational step for SSO, focuses on centralizing user identity management across systems, making it a related but separate concept.
SSO aims to eliminate repeated credential sending by using a single authentication and subsequent tokens or assertions.
SSO typically relies on a unified identity and credentials, not distinct ones, to enable seamless access.
While smartcards can be used for authentication in an SSO system, they are not a universal requirement for SSO implementation.
Concept tested: Single Sign-On (SSO) definition
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/hybrid/whatis-single-sign-on
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