GWS-ADMIN Security Policies And Access Controls Practice Question
An organization wants to configure SSO with a third-party SAML IdP. Which THREE advanced settings can be configured within the Google Workspace SAML application settings? (Choose three.)
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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Name ID format selection (e.g., EMAIL, PERSISTENT)
Advanced SAML settings include configuring Start URL, Name ID format, and Signed requests/responses.
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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Direct database connection pool size for real-time user lookup
Why it's wrong here
SAML does not use direct database connections.
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Custom SSL cipher suites for the Google Workspace login button rendering
Why it's wrong here
SSL cipher suites are managed globally by Google infrastructure, not configured inside SAML app settings.
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Name ID format selection (e.g., EMAIL, PERSISTENT)
Why this is correct
Administrators can choose the format of the Name ID attribute passed in SAML assertions.
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Signed response option (requiring Google to sign authentication requests or verify signed assertions)
Why this is correct
Signed requests and response validation options enhance cryptographic security.
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Start URL (deep link URL where users are redirected after authentication)
Why this is correct
Start URL allows specifying a landing page web address after SSO login.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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