AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Amazon Cognito

The video tutorial introduces AWS Cognito, a service that provides user identity and data synchronization services, commonly known as Single Sign-On (SSO). It supports both public and private identity providers, such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Active Directory with SAML. Cognito is based on open standards like OAuth, SAML, and OpenID Connect, allowing for easy integration into applications. It offers profile management and can scale to millions of users, making it ideal for large-scale mobile apps. The tutorial explains how to map users to roles for accessing AWS resources, highlighting the benefits of automated social logins and federated identity access.

What is the primary benefit of using AWS Cognito for user authentication?

• It allows users to log in with new identities.

• It offers out-of-the-box user identity and data synchronization services.

• It requires users to have AWS accounts.

• It provides a custom coding solution for identity management.

Which of the following is NOT an open standard supported by AWS Cognito?

• SAML 2.0

• OAuth 2.0

• LDAP

• OpenID Connect

How does AWS Cognito handle user profiles?

• By using third-party profile management services

• By requiring users to create new AWS accounts

• By managing profiles without needing IAM accounts

• By storing profiles in a local database

In what scenario is AWS Cognito particularly beneficial?

• For offline applications

• For mobile apps with a large user base

• For desktop software with limited users

• For small-scale web applications

How does AWS Cognito control access to AWS resources?

• By mapping users to predefined roles

• By creating new AWS accounts for each user

• By requiring manual access control

• By using a single role for all users