IAM Quiz 3

What is a common characteristic of cloud-based IAM solutions?

• They require on-premise servers

• They are typically less scalable

• They can integrate with various cloud services

• They do not support multi-tenancy

Which term refers to the process of deactivating a user's account?

• Offboarding

• Onboarding

• Provisioning

• Delegation

Which of the following is a benefit of using IAM solutions?

• Increased administrative overhead

• Simplified user access management

• Limited user access control

• Reduced security measures

What is an identity lifecycle?

• The stages of a user's existence in a system

• The process of data encryption

• The timeline of software updates

• The backup frequency

Which of the following is a feature of Identity as a Service (IDaaS)?

• Local data storage

• Managed identity solutions in the cloud

• Physical security services

• On-premise software installation

What does the acronym PII stand for?

• Personal Identity Information

• Private Information Identifier

• Personally Identifiable Information

• Protected Identity Information

What is the function of a security token in IAM?

• To store passwords

• To facilitate secure access and authentication

• To monitor user activity

• To encrypt data

What is the purpose of password policies in IAM?

• To make login processes easier

• To enhance security by enforcing strong password requirements

• To encourage password sharing

• To eliminate password requirements

What does the term "authentication" refer to?

• The process of identifying a user

• The process of granting access to resources

• The process of monitoring user activities

• The process of backing up user data

Which of the following best defines "authorization"?

• Verifying the identity of a user

• Granting access rights to resources

• Creating user accounts

• Deleting user accounts