GWS-ADMIN Security Policies And Access Controls Practice Question
When setting up SAML SSO with a third-party Identity Provider (IdP), which THREE pieces of information must typically be exchanged or configured in the Google Admin console? (Choose three.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Entity ID (Issuer) provided by the IdP
SAML setup requires configuring the IdP sign-in URL, entity ID (issuer), and X.509 signing certificate.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Entity ID (Issuer) provided by the IdP
Why this is correct
The Entity ID uniquely identifies the IdP issuer in SAML assertions.
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The third-party IdP database connection string (SQL connection)
Why it's wrong here
SAML is a federation protocol operating over HTTP/XML; direct database connections are never used.
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Sign-in URL of the third-party IdP
Why this is correct
Google Workspace needs to know where to redirect users for authentication.
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Google Workspace master database encryption key
Why it's wrong here
Google manages database keys internally and never exposes or shares them.
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X.509 signing certificate
Why this is correct
The X.509 certificate is required to verify the digital signature of incoming SAML assertions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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