Security Architecture and Design Practice Question
Question
A candidate is reviewing a practice scenario for the CompTIA Security+ involving SAML federation in Security Architecture and Design. Which answer is best? (Item 76)
Answer choices
- A. Ignore the issue because speed is more important than documentation or accuracy.
- B. Assume the requirement applies only when the customer specifically asks about it.
- C. Prioritize convenience over safety, compliance, or accurate reasoning.
- D. The best answer is to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations for the SAML federation scenario.
Correct Answer
D. The best answer is to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations for the SAML federation scenario.
Explanation
The correct answer is D because SAML federation is tested by asking candidates to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations. The distractors reflect common exam mistakes: ignoring context, using informal shortcuts, skipping verification, or applying a rule from the wrong domain.
Question details
- Difficulty: hard
- Domain: Security Architecture and Design
- Objective: SAML federation