Snowpro Advanced Architect · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 33
- A Single Sign-On (SSO)
- B Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- C Kerberos authentication
- D Key-pair authentication
Reveal correct answers
Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
✅ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
✅ Key-pair authentication
✅ Single Sign-On (SSO)
Explanation:
Snowflake supports multiple authentication methods for user login, including:
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) → Provides an extra layer of security by requiring a second authentication factor, such as DUO Push or a one-time passcode.
Key-pair authentication → Uses public-private key pairs for secure, passwordless authentication, commonly used for service accounts and automated processes.
Single Sign-On (SSO) → Allows users to authenticate via trusted Identity Providers (IdPs) like Okta, Azure AD, or Ping Identity, reducing the need for multiple passwords.
For more details, check the official Snowflake documentation on authentication policies.
❌ Why the other option is incorrect?
Kerberos authentication
→ Incorrect, because Snowflake does not support Kerberos authentication; instead, it relies on SSO, OAuth, and key-pair authentication.
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