SPLK-1003 User And Authentication Management Practice Question
Which THREE parameters must be exchanged between Splunk and an Identity Provider for SAML to work?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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SP Metadata XML
SAML integration requires the exchange of metadata, typically including entity IDs and certificates.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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SP Metadata XML
Why this is correct
Contains configuration data for the handshake.
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LDAP Bind Password
Why it's wrong here
Used for LDAP, not SAML.
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SSL Certificate
Why this is correct
Required for securing the SAML assertion.
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The Splunk license key.
Why it's wrong here
Unrelated to SAML.
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Entity ID
Why this is correct
A unique identifier for the SP and IdP.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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