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Question 131


5.3.1 Question

Multiple Choice

Windows Azure ACS allows for federated identification from outside agencies such as a Microsoft account or Facebook. Which entity issues the final token that your application will accept for access?

  • A. The outside agency
  • B. Your application
  • C. Your network firewall
  • D. Windows Azure ACS

Answer:

D
Explanation
A. Incorrect: The token provided by a Microsoft account or Facebook is read by ACS, which then creates the token that your application uses.
B. Incorrect: An application does not read the token; it reads the token provided by ACS.
C. Incorrect: A network firewall does not provide a security token.
D. Correct: ACS reads the token provided by the identity providers and creates a token that your application understands and accepts.