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AZ-900 · Question 34 · Domain 2.5: Azure Identity, Access, and Security
What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)?
What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)?
Answer options:
A.
It is a cloud-based identity and access management service.
B.
It is a service used to manage physical network switches in Azure data centers.
C.
It is a relational database service for storing user data.
D.
It is a tool for monitoring the health of Azure Virtual Machines.
How to approach this question
Identify the core function of Microsoft's primary identity service.
Full Answer
A.It is a cloud-based identity and access management service.✓ Correct
It is a cloud-based identity and access management service.
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) is Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management service. It helps your employees sign in and access internal and external resources.
Common mistakes
Confusing it with Windows Server Active Directory. While related, Entra ID is specifically built for the cloud and uses different protocols (like SAML and OAuth).
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