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Exhibit
SaaS sign-in settings: - Local accounts: Enabled - SAML SSO: Disabled - SCIM provisioning: Disabled - Password synchronization: Disabled Requirement: users from the acquired subsidiary must use their existing corporate identities without separate SaaS passwords.
Based on the exhibit, which integration best lets the SaaS application trust the company's existing identity provider so users can sign in with their corporate credentials?
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
Establish SAML federation so the SaaS app trusts the corporate identity provider.
Federation lets the SaaS app accept authentication assertions from the trusted identity provider, eliminating separate passwords.
B
Distractor review
Enable password synchronization so the SaaS app stores the same password as the directory.
Password synchronization still leaves the SaaS app managing credentials instead of trusting the external identity provider.
C
Distractor review
Create a shared local administrator account for all subsidiary users.
A shared account breaks accountability and does not provide individual user authentication or centralized trust.
D
Distractor review
Configure MAC address filtering on company laptops to allow portal access.
MAC filtering controls device access, not user authentication, and it cannot provide federated sign-in.
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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: Establish SAML federation so the SaaS app trusts the corporate identity provider. — SAML federation is the best fit because the SaaS provider can trust authentication assertions from the corporate identity provider. That allows users to sign in with their existing corporate identities and avoids creating a second password store in the application. It also supports centralized access control, which is especially useful when onboarding an acquired subsidiary or multiple business units. The exhibit shows local accounts are still enabled, so federation is the needed architectural change. Why others are wrong: Password synchronization copies credentials but still leaves the SaaS app managing passwords. A shared local account destroys accountability and is not acceptable for named-user access. MAC filtering is a device-control mechanism and does not solve user identity or trust between systems.
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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