Google Cloud Digital Leader — Question 162

An organization must verify the identity of a user seeking access to a system. Which aspect of cloud identity management does this action describe?

Answer options

• A. Authorization
• B. Authentication
• C. Auditing
• D. Encrypting

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Authentication, as it refers to the process of verifying a user's identity. Authorization (A) is about granting permissions after identity verification, Auditing (C) involves tracking activities and compliance, while Encrypting (D) is about securing data rather than verifying identity.