SnowPro Core Certification — Question 413

What is the purpose of enabling Federated Authentication on a Snowflake account?

Answer options

• A. Disables the ability to use key pair and basic authentication (e.g., username/password) when connecting
• B. Allows dual Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) when connecting to Snowflake
• C. Forces users to connect through a secure network proxy
• D. Allows users to connect using secure single sign-on (SSO) through an external identity provider

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because enabling Federated Authentication allows users to utilize secure single sign-on (SSO) via an external identity provider, enhancing security and user convenience. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they describe features that are not associated with Federated Authentication in Snowflake.