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A company wants employees to sign in once to several SaaS apps, while the security team also wants to require extra verification when users sign in from unmanaged devices or unusual locations. Which two architecture changes best satisfy both requirements? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
Best answer
Federate authentication to a central identity provider.
Federation allows the organization to centralize authentication and give users a single identity across multiple SaaS applications. That is the architectural foundation for single sign-on because the SaaS apps trust the central identity provider instead of storing separate credentials. It also makes access governance easier because one identity system can enforce stronger controls and lifecycle management.
B
Best answer
Enable conditional access policies based on device posture and sign-in risk.
Conditional access is the right control for adapting access decisions based on context. If the device is unmanaged or the location is unusual, the policy can require additional verification, limit session duration, or block access entirely. This provides a dynamic security layer that supports the business goal without forcing the same treatment for every login.
C
Distractor review
Create separate passwords for each SaaS app so compromise is contained.
Separate passwords may reduce reuse, but they do not meet the single sign-on requirement and create more help desk burden. Users would still face password fatigue, and the organization would struggle to enforce consistent access policy across apps. The scenario calls for centralized identity, not more isolated password silos.
D
Distractor review
Turn off MFA because single sign-on already reduces logins.
Reducing the number of logins does not replace multifactor authentication. SSO improves usability, but it also means the central identity becomes even more important to protect. MFA should remain in place, especially when conditional access may identify higher-risk sign-in events that deserve stronger verification.
E
Distractor review
Use shared generic accounts for contractors to simplify onboarding.
Shared accounts destroy accountability and make investigations difficult because actions cannot be tied to a specific person. They also interfere with least privilege and offboarding. Even if onboarding seems simpler, generic accounts create unacceptable risk in a modern identity architecture.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Federate authentication to a central identity provider. — The best answers are A and B. Federation gives the organization centralized authentication and single sign-on across SaaS applications, so users do not need separate credentials for each service. Conditional access then evaluates device trust and location before deciding whether to allow access or require more verification. Together, they meet both the usability and security goals in the scenario. Why others are wrong: C adds password complexity and does not provide SSO. D removes an important protection rather than improving the design. E makes identity tracking and access review much worse, which conflicts with secure enterprise access architecture.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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