1Z0-1072-26 Identity And Access Management Practice Question
Which TWO methods can be used to authenticate human users to the OCI Console? (Choose two.)
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
✓
Username and password with optional Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Console login requires username/password and supports optional or mandatory MFA, as well as federation via external IdPs.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Username and password with optional Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Why this is correct
Standard OCI local user authentication uses username/password and MFA.
- ✗
SSH private keys (.ppk)
Why it's wrong here
SSH keys are for connecting to compute instances via SSH, not OCI console login.
- ✗
Pre-authenticated request URLs
Why it's wrong here
PARs are for Object Storage access, not console authentication.
- ✓
Federated Single Sign-On (SSO) via a SAML 2.0 Identity Provider
Why this is correct
Users can log into the console via corporate SSO through federated Identity Providers.
- ✗
API signing key PEM files uploaded via web browser
Why it's wrong here
API signing keys are used for programmatic access (CLI/SDK), not interactive console login.
About these practice questions
One of 524 original 1Z0-1072-26 practice questions on Courseiva, each with a full explanation and wrong-answer analysis — not exam dumps or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
JA
Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
This 1Z0-1072-26 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Oracle certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the 1Z0-1072-26 exam.