EX280 Security And SCC Practice Question
An administrator is configuring authentication in OpenShift. Which TWO of the following identity provider types are natively supported by the OpenShift OAuth server? (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
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HTPasswd
OpenShift natively supports multiple identity providers including HTPasswd, LDAP, OpenID Connect, GitHub, and Keystone.
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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HTPasswd
Why this is correct
HTPasswd is a natively supported identity provider type using flat files and htpasswd generated secrets.
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LDAP
Why this is correct
LDAP is a natively supported identity provider for enterprise directory integration.
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CustomDatabaseProvider
Why it's wrong here
OpenShift does not include a built-in CustomDatabaseProvider identity provider type.
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LocalFileAuthService
Why it's wrong here
LocalFileAuthService is not a valid OpenShift identity provider keyword.
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ActiveDirectoryNativeProtocol
Why it's wrong here
This is a fictitious identity provider type name.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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