Universal Containers (UC) has a desktop application to collect leads for marketing campaigns. UC wants to extend this application to integrate with Salesforce to create leads. Integration between the desktop application and Salesforce should be seamless. What Authorization flow should the Architect recommend?
Correct Answer:
B
This is an OAuth authorization flow that allows a web server application to obtain an access token to access Salesforce resources on behalf of the user1. This flow is suitable for integrating a desktop application with Salesforce, as it does not require the user to enter their credentials in the application, but rather redirects them to the Salesforce login page to authenticate and authorize the application2. This way, the integration between the desktop application and Salesforce is seamless and secure. The other options are not optimal for this requirement because:
JWT Bearer Token Flow is an OAuth authorization flow that allows a client application to obtain an access token by sending a signed JSON Web Token (JWT) to Salesforce3. This flow does not involve user interaction, and requires the client application to have a certificate and a private key to sign the JWT. This flow is more suitable for server-to-server integration, not for desktop application integration.
User Agent Flow is an OAuth authorization flow that allows a user-agent-based application (such as a browser or a mobile app) to obtain an access token by redirecting the user to Salesforce and receiving the token in the URL fragment4. This flow is not suitable for desktop application integration, as it requires the application to parse the URL fragment and store the token securely. Username and Password Flow is an OAuth authorization flow that allows a client application to obtain an access token by sending the user’s username and password to Salesforce5. This flow is not recommended for desktop application integration, as it requires the user to enter their credentials in the application, which is not secure or seamless. References: OAuth Authorization Flows, Implement the OAuth 2.0 Web Server Flow, JWT-Based Access Tokens (Beta), User-Agent Flow, Username-Pass Flow
A leading fitness tracker company is getting ready to launch a customer community. The company wants its customers to login to the community and connect their fitness device to their profile. Customers should be able to obtain exercise details and fitness recommendation in the community.
Which should be used to satisfy this requirement?
Correct Answer:
C
OAuth Device Flow is a protocol that allows users to authenticate their devices, such as fitness trackers, smart TVs, or printers, with an external identity provider and access Salesforce resources. The device flow involves displaying a verification code and a URL on the device, which the user can use to log in and authorize the device from another device, such as a smartphone or a computer. References: OAuth Device Flow, OAuth 2. Device Flow
Containers (UC) has decided to implement a federated single Sign-on solution using a third-party Idp. In reviewing the third-party products, they would like to ensure the product supports the automated provisioning and deprovisioning of users. What are the underlining mechanisms that the UC Architect must ensure are part of the product?
Correct Answer:
D
Just-in-Time (JIT) provisioning and deprovisioning can be used to create, update, or deactivate users in Salesforce based on the information in the SAML assertion sent by the IdP. This way, the user lifecycle can be managed automatically without the need for a separate provisioning API. Reference: [Salesforce Help:
Just-in-Time Provisioning for SAML]
A farming enterprise offers smart farming technology to its farmer customers, which includes a variety of sensors for livestock tracking, pest monitoring, climate monitoring etc. They plan to store all the data in Salesforce. They would also like to ensure timely maintenance of the Installed sensors. They have engaged a salesforce Architect to propose an appropriate way to generate sensor Information In Salesforce.
Which OAuth flow should the architect recommend?
Correct Answer:
A
To generate sensor information in Salesforce, the architect should recommend OAuth 2.0 Asset Token Flow. OAuth 2.0 Asset Token Flow is a protocol that allows devices, such as sensors, to obtain an access token from Salesforce by using a certificate instead of an authorization code. The access token can be used to access Salesforce APIs and send data to Salesforce. OAuth 2.0 Asset Token Flow is designed for devices that do not have a user interface or a web browser. References: OAuth 2.0 Asset Token Flow, Authorize Apps with OAuth
Universal Containers (UC) has an existing Salesforce org configured for SP-Initiated SAML SSO with their Idp. A second Salesforce org is being introduced into the environment and the IT team would like to ensure they can use the same Idp for new org. What action should the IT team take while implementing the second org?
Correct Answer:
B
The Entity ID is a unique identifier for a service provider or an identity provider in SAML SSO. It is used to differentiate between different service providers or identity providers that may share the same issuer or login URL. In Salesforce, the Entity ID is automatically generated based on the organization ID and can be viewed in the Single Sign-On Settings page1. If you have a custom domain set up, you can use https:// [customDomain].my.salesforce.com as the Entity ID2. If you want to use the same IdP for two Salesforce orgs, you need to use different Entity IDs for each org, otherwise the IdP will not be able to distinguish them
and may send incorrect assertions. You can also use different certificates, issuers, or login URLs for each org, but using different Entity IDs is the simplest and recommended way3.
