GWS-ADMIN Security Policies And Access Controls Practice Question
Your organization requires all contractors to use security keys for 2-Step Verification, while full-time employees can use prompts or authenticator apps. How should you configure this in the Google Admin console?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Place contractors in a dedicated OU, navigate to Security > Authentication > 2-step verification, and configure the allowed methods to only include security keys.
Security key enforcement can be targeted to specific organizational units or security groups by setting the 2SV policy appropriately.
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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Modify the default domain-wide sign-in security policy to require security keys globally and grant exceptions via API.
Why it's wrong here
Enforcing domain-wide restrictions breaks login for users who require other 2SV methods and exceptions via API are not the standard administrative approach.
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Configure Context-Aware Access to block non-security key authentications for the contractors group.
Why it's wrong here
Context-Aware Access checks device attributes and IP, not specific 2SV method enforcement.
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Create an IAM custom role that revokes prompt-based authentication for external users.
Why it's wrong here
IAM custom roles govern administrative privileges, not end-user authentication methods.
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Place contractors in a dedicated OU, navigate to Security > Authentication > 2-step verification, and configure the allowed methods to only include security keys.
Why this is correct
Targeting policies via OUs allows you to restrict allowed 2SV methods exclusively to security keys for specific subsets of users.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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