CompTIA Cloud+ (CV1-003) — Question 58

A systems administrator is creating a playbook to run tasks against a server on a set schedule.
Which of the following authentication techniques should the systems administrator use within the playbook?

Answer options

• A. Use the server's root credentials
• B. Hard-code the password within the playbook
• C. Create a service account on the server
• D. Use the administrator's SSO credentials

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as using SSO credentials provides a secure and centralized method of authentication, which is ideal for scheduled tasks. Options A and B are insecure practices that can expose sensitive information, while option C, although better than A and B, may not be necessary when SSO can be used effectively.