Salesforce Identity Access Management - SP22
Practice exam having 2 Sets of questions

What you will learn
Understand the difference between Federated and Delegated Single Sign-on
Gather requirements and configure delegated authentication in Salesforce
Gather requirements and configure SAML in Salesforce
Know the difference between Identity Provider Initiated SAML and Service Provider Initiated SAML and when to use each
Know how trust is established between an Identity Provider and a Service Provider
Determine the general identity federation capabilities that are available for a given project
Explain high-level concepts and flows of OAuth, SAML, and OpenID Connect.
Explain Social Sign-On in the context of Salesforce
Explain authentication mechanisms for Communities
Identify the cause and resolve common failure conditions for SSO in Salesforce
Explain why a solid SSO strategy is important for enterprise security
Know why Two Factor Authentication is important and strategies for implementing it in Salesforce
Explain the use of Login Flows
Determine the applicable use cases for Identity Connect
Determine appropriate user lifecycle management techniques (automated user provisioning, just-in-time provisioning, manual account creation, etc) for a given pr
Why take this course?
๐ Salesforce Identity Access Management - SP22: Practice Exam ๐
Overview
The Salesforce Certified Identity and Access Management Architect credential is the ultimate badge for identity professionals who aim to secure, design, and implement high-performance access management solutions on the Salesforce Customer 360 platform. This practice exam will help you prepare for the real deal by providing a comprehensive set of questions across various domains of expertise.
Exam Overview
To earn this certification, you must demonstrate your ability to:
- Design Identity Architecture: Create a secure identity architecture that can work across multiple platforms and integrate systems effectively.
- Articulate Design Solutions: Clearly communicate the benefits, design considerations, and recommendations for an identity architecture.
- Apply Best Practices: Utilize general identity and access management best practices in your Salesforce implementations.
Role and Responsibilities
As a certified professional, you will:
- Assess Environments: Evaluate the environment and requirements to design secure and scalable identity management solutions on the Customer 360 platform.
- Communicate Solutions: Translate your design and its trade-offs for both business and technical stakeholders.
Background Required
To sit for this exam, you should have:
- Experience: At least 1+ years designing and implementing Identity and Access Management solutions in Salesforce Customer 360 platform.
- Technical Knowledge: Over 2+ years of experience with identity and/or security technology.
Typical Job Roles
The following are typical job roles for a Salesforce Certified Identity and Access Management Architect:
- Enterprise Architect
- Technical Architect
- Security Architect
- Integration Architect
- Identity Architect
- Solution Architect
Key Skills and Knowledge
You need to be proficient in the following areas:
- Federated vs. Delegated SSO: Understand the differences and apply them appropriately.
- Delegated Authentication Configuration: Gather requirements and set up delegated authentication in Salesforce.
- SAML Configuration: Know how to configure SAML within Salesforce.
- SSO Initiation Types: Differentiate between Identity Provider (IDP) initiated SAML and Service Provider (SP) initiated SAML.
- Trust Establishment: Understand how trust is established between an IDP and an SP.
- Identity Federation Capabilities: Determine the federation capabilities for a given project.
- OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect: Explain these protocols' concepts and flows within Salesforce.
- Social Sign-On: Contextualize Social Sign-On in Salesforce.
- Authentication Mechanisms for Communities: Explain the authentication methods used in Salesforce Communities.
- Resolving SSO Failures: Identify common Single Sign-On (SSO) failure conditions and their resolutions in Salesforce.
- Importance of SSO Strategy: Explain why a strong SSO strategy is critical for enterprise security.
- Two Factor Authentication: Understand the importance of 2FA and strategies for implementing it in Salesforce.
- Login Flows: Know how to use Login Flows effectively.
- Identity Connect Use Cases: Determine when to apply Identity Connect.
- User Lifecycle Management Techniques: Choose appropriate user lifecycle management techniques for a given project.
Areas of Assistance Needed
A candidate may need help with:
- Writing APEX: If you're not familiar with APEX, you might struggle with some custom configurations.
- Networking and Domain Management: Understanding these aspects as they relate to Identity can be crucial.
- User Lifecycle Management via Provisioning and Connected Apps: Configuring Salesforce for automated user provisioning and handling Social Sign-On and Registration may require additional knowledge.
What You Don't Need to Know
Candidates are not expected to know:
- Specific IDP Technology Capabilities Outside of Salesforce.
- Obtaining Signed Certificates: This is typically outside the scope of Salesforce-specific identity management roles.
Prepare for Success
This practice exam is designed to test your knowledge and readiness for the real certification exam. Use it as a study guide, focusing on areas where you feel less confident. Remember, practice makes perfect, so take this opportunity to hone your skills and become a Salesforce Identity and Access Management expert! ๐
Good luck, and may your journey towards certification be successful and enlightening! ๐โจ