GWS-ADMIN Security Policies And Access Controls Practice Question
An administrator has configured a new SAML SSO integration with a third-party IdP. Users are complaining that they can log in successfully, but after 30 minutes, they are unexpectedly forced to re-authenticate. Where can the administrator adjust the session duration for SAML apps?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Security > Authentication > SSO with third-party IdP > Session length settings
SAML session length settings for third-party applications are configured within the specific SAML app settings in the Google Admin console.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Security > Access and data control > API controls
Why it's wrong here
API controls govern third-party OAuth app access scope, not SAML session length.
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Apps > Web and mobile apps > [SAML App] > Service status
Why it's wrong here
Service status only controls whether the app is ON or OFF for users.
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Security > Authentication > SSO with third-party IdP > Session length settings
Why this is correct
Google Workspace allows you to configure session duration specifically within the SAML app configuration or enterprise app settings.
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Account settings > Profile > Session duration
Why it's wrong here
This setting controls Google web console idle timeouts, not external SAML user sessions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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