Question 1easymulti select
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A company wants employees to sign in once with corporate credentials and access multiple SaaS apps without creating separate passwords for each service. Which two features best support this goal? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Federation trust between the corporate identity provider and the SaaS provider.
Federation lets the SaaS application accept authentication from the company’s identity provider. This avoids local account sprawl and supports centralized control of user sign-in.
B
Best answer
Single sign-on so users authenticate once and reuse that session across apps.
Single sign-on is the user-facing experience that reduces repeated logins across trusted applications. It improves usability while keeping authentication centralized through one identity source.
C
Distractor review
Shared generic accounts for each department.
Shared accounts weaken accountability because actions cannot be tied to one person. They also create password-sharing risks and make it harder to revoke access cleanly when people leave.
D
Distractor review
Storing the same password inside every SaaS application.
Duplicating passwords across services increases the chance of reuse and compromise. If one application is breached, attackers may reuse the credentials elsewhere.
E
Distractor review
Disabling MFA so the sign-in process is faster.
Disabling MFA reduces security and is not required for SSO. A secure architecture typically keeps MFA in place because centralized sign-in should still be strongly protected.
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.
Technical deep dive
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: Federation trust between the corporate identity provider and the SaaS provider. — Federation and single sign-on are the best fit because they let the company use one trusted identity source for multiple cloud services. Federation establishes the trust relationship between the provider and the SaaS app, while SSO reduces repeated prompts for the user. This design improves usability and security at the same time because the organization keeps authentication centralized and easier to manage. Why others are wrong: Shared accounts and password duplication make access harder to audit and easier to abuse. Disabling MFA would weaken the overall design instead of improving it. The main objective is centralized, trusted authentication, not convenience through weaker controls.
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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