DP-700 Implement and Manage an Analytics Solution Practice Question
You are planning to use OneLake shortcuts to access data stored in an Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) Gen2 account. Which TWO authentication methods are supported by Microsoft Fabric for establishing this connection?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often select unsupported authentication types such as generic API keys or tenant service principals instead of the explicitly supported ADLS authentication methods.
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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Organizational account (OAuth 2.0)
Establishing secure connections to external data sources is a fundamental task in Fabric. OneLake shortcuts support several authentication mechanisms to accommodate different security architectures. Choosing the right method ensures that data access is both secure and performant while adhering to organizational security policies and identity management standards.
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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Organizational account (OAuth 2.0)
Why this is correct
OAuth 2.0 allows Fabric to connect to ADLS Gen2 using the identity of the user or a service principal. This is the most secure and recommended method as it integrates with Microsoft Entra ID and supports features like multi-factor authentication and conditional access policies for data retrieval.
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Account Key
Why this is correct
Account keys provide full access to the storage account and are a simple way to connect. While less granular than RBAC-based methods, they are supported for shortcuts. Fabric securely stores these keys in its internal metadata to facilitate the connection to the external storage provider.
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Anonymous access
Why it's wrong here
ADLS Gen2 generally does not support anonymous access for secure data storage. Fabric requires a valid form of authentication to establish a shortcut to an ADLS Gen2 account to ensure that data remains protected and that access can be audited and controlled by the storage owner.
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Shared Access Signature (SAS) token at the container level
Why it's wrong here
While SAS tokens are common in Azure Storage, Microsoft Fabric shortcuts specifically require either an Account Key or an Organizational Account for ADLS Gen2 connections. SAS tokens are not currently the standard mechanism used when setting up these persistent shortcuts via the Fabric UI.
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SSH Public Key
Why it's wrong here
SSH keys are used for SFTP or Linux-based server access and are not a valid authentication method for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 or OneLake shortcuts. ADLS Gen2 relies on web-based protocols (HTTPS) and identity-based security rather than secure shell credentials.
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