If you want to remove an attribute's value in Okta, for example a value coming from AD that is not useful in any way, you have to:
Solution: Intentionally map a blank value to that specific attribute in the user profile
Suggested Answer: A
Get Premium Okta Certified Administrator Questions
as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF
Real Exam Format
Detailed Explanations
Instant Access
Get Your Practice Test
31 comments · newest first
AL
Alfreda
11 months ago
Seems a bit roundabout, are you sure this is the only method?
PE
Penney
11 months ago
Yup, I've done this before, it’s the right approach.
JO
Joanne
11 months ago
Wait, really? I thought you could just delete it directly.
CE
Cecily
12 months ago
Totally agree, it's the only way to clear it out.
KA
Kate
12 months ago
That's correct, mapping a blank value works!
FE
Felix
12 months ago
I believe A is correct; I practiced a scenario where we had to clear out unnecessary AD attributes by mapping them to blank values.
SH
Sharika
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards B because I feel like there might be another method to remove an attribute, but I can't recall what it is.
EL
Elmer
1 year ago
I remember a practice question that mentioned something similar about user attributes in Okta, and it was definitely about mapping values.
LI
Lino
1 year ago
I think the answer is A, but I'm not completely sure if mapping a blank value is the only way to remove it.
KA
Karl
1 year ago
I got this! Intentionally mapping a blank value is the way to remove an unwanted attribute value. Confident I can nail this question.
FR
Frederic
1 year ago
Wait, I'm a little confused. Mapping a blank value to remove an attribute's value? I need to think this through carefully.
AR
Arleen
1 year ago
Easy peasy! Mapping a blank value is definitely the solution here. I've seen this kind of thing before.
JA
Jarvis
1 year ago
Okay, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Mapping a blank value sounds like the right approach, but I want to double-check that before answering.
CA
Carmelina
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems straightforward. I think mapping a blank value to the attribute is the way to go.
CO
Colene
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options seem a bit vague to me. I'll have to think it through carefully before selecting an answer.
VA
Val
2 years ago
Haha, blank value, eh? Might as well just delete the whole attribute while you're at it!
EZ
Ezekiel
2 years ago
Haha, blank value, eh? Might as well just delete the whole attribute while you're at it!
CH
Chan
2 years ago
B) No
AU
Audry
2 years ago
A) Yes
KI
King
2 years ago
A blank value? Hmm, I guess that makes sense. Gotta keep that data nice and streamlined, eh?
SO
Solange
2 years ago
I think the correct answer is A) Yes because if the value is not useful, it makes sense to intentionally map a blank value to that attribute.
OC
Ocie
2 years ago
Sounds good to me. Better than just leaving a bunch of useless junk in there, right?
JO
Joni
2 years ago
Agreed, it's always better to have a clean user profile.
YU
Yuonne
2 years ago
A) Yes
GA
Galen
2 years ago
Definitely, it's important to keep things clean and organized.
VA
Vashti
2 years ago
A) Yes
WI
Willodean
2 years ago
B) No
MI
Mila
2 years ago
Yep, that's the way to do it. Gotta keep that Okta profile looking clean and tidy, am I right?
CO
Cordelia
2 years ago
Exactly, keeping it clean and tidy is key!
EL
Eleni
2 years ago
Yes
SO
Solange
2 years ago
A) Yes