Discuss Apple DEP-2025 Exam Topic 2 Question 23

Which technology synchronizes local account credentials with an identity provider?

AMicrosoft Entra ID

BActive Directory

CLDAP

DPlatform SSO

Suggested Answer: D

Apple introduced Platform Single Sign-On (Platform SSO) as the next-generation identity integration framework for macOS. Unlike traditional directory binding, Platform SSO allows local macOS accounts to be linked with cloud identity providers such as Microsoft Entra ID or Okta. When enabled, a user's macOS account credentials are kept in sync with their IdP credentials. This prevents password drift and ensures the same identity can be used across system login, apps, and web services. Apple Learning emphasizes that this provides a unified sign-on experience, replacing the need for legacy solutions like AD binding. Neither Entra ID nor LDAP alone synchronizes macOS local accounts; the synchronization requires the Platform SSO technology.

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24 comments · newest first

Jesusita 2 days ago

D) Platform SSO could work too, but not as directly.

Iraida 7 days ago

LDAP is older though. Entra ID is more modern.

Fletcher 12 days ago

But what about C) LDAP? It’s still relevant.

Raymon 18 days ago

I agree with Derick. Entra ID is the future.

Derick 23 days ago

A) Microsoft Entra ID makes sense. It integrates well.

Kanisha 28 days ago

I’m leaning towards B) Active Directory. It’s widely used.

Alverta 1 month ago

I think it's A) Microsoft Entra ID. It’s designed for that.

Peggy 1 month ago

Exactly! Entra ID is built for modern identity solutions.

Xochitl 1 month ago

SSO is great, but I still think Entra ID is the best fit.

Maia 2 months ago

I’m leaning towards D) Platform SSO. It’s popular for integrations.

Willard 2 months ago

I feel confident about A. It’s the latest tech.

Vilma 2 months ago

True, but AD is more about domain management, not syncing.

Sheron 2 months ago

But what about B) Active Directory? It's widely used too.

Vincenza 2 months ago

I agree, Entra ID is designed for that purpose.

Carissa 2 months ago

I think it's A) Microsoft Entra ID. It makes sense for syncing.

Chandra 3 months ago

No way, it’s not LDAP!

Vicky 3 months ago

I’m surprised this isn’t more common knowledge!

Lyda 3 months ago

Wait, isn't it D) Platform SSO?

Boris 3 months ago

I thought it was B) Active Directory.

Emile 3 months ago

Definitely A) Microsoft Entra ID!

Albina 4 months ago

I’m leaning towards Microsoft Entra ID too, but I remember LDAP being mentioned in the context of directory services.

Eliseo 4 months ago

I want to say it's Platform SSO, but I might be mixing it up with another topic we practiced.

Huey 4 months ago

I feel like we covered something similar in class, but I can't recall the specifics. Was it about how Active Directory interacts with identity providers?

Shaniqua 4 months ago

I think it might be Microsoft Entra ID, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember it being related to identity management.

Apple DEP-2025 Exam - Topic 2 Question 23 Discussion