N10-005 · Question #766
A user authenticated to more than one website using their same credentials is an example of:
The correct answer is D. Single sign-on. Single sign-on (SSO) allows a user to authenticate once and gain access to multiple systems or websites using the same credentials.
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A user authenticated to more than one website using their same credentials is an example of:
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- AMultifactor authentication
- BUser access control
- CTwo-factor authentication
- DSingle sign-on
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(16 responses)- A6% (1)
- B6% (1)
- D88% (14)
Why each option
Single sign-on (SSO) allows a user to authenticate once and gain access to multiple systems or websites using the same credentials.
Multifactor authentication requires two or more distinct verification factors (e.g., password plus a token) for a single authentication event, not access to multiple sites with one credential.
User access control refers to permissions and authorization policies that define what resources a user can access, not the authentication method used across sites.
Two-factor authentication is a specific form of multifactor authentication requiring exactly two factors for one login, not a mechanism for reusing credentials across multiple sites.
SSO is an authentication scheme where a user logs in with a single set of credentials and is then automatically authenticated to multiple applications or websites within a federated trust relationship. This matches the scenario described - one credential set granting access to more than one site - and reduces password fatigue while centralizing authentication management.
Concept tested: Single sign-on authentication across multiple services
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/manage-apps/what-is-single-sign-on
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