DS0-001 Data Systems Management Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are valid SQL Server authentication modes?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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SQL Server Authentication
SQL Server supports Windows Authentication, SQL Server Authentication, and Mixed Mode (which enables both).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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LDAP Authentication
Why it's wrong here
While AD uses LDAP, it is not a native direct authentication mode.
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SQL Server Authentication
Why this is correct
Native database-managed authentication.
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Windows Authentication
Why this is correct
Standard AD-based authentication.
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OAuth Authentication
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard SQL Server native authentication mode.
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Mixed Mode Authentication
Why this is correct
Enables both Windows and SQL Server authentication.
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