EMC Proven Professional – Technology Architect — Question 6

Who maintains the credential information of consumers when an OpenID mechanism is deployed?

Answer options

• A. Identity provider only
• B. Service provider only
• C. Consumer and service provider
• D. Service provider and identity provider

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the identity provider is the entity that stores and manages the authentication credentials of consumers in an OpenID framework. The service provider relies on the identity provider for this information, meaning options B, C, and D do not accurately reflect the roles in the OpenID process.