ForgeRock AIC Practice Exam

Which node authenticates a user via OpenID Connect and collects data for their profile?

1. OAuth 2.0 Node

2. Social Provider Handler Node

3. Authentication Node

4. Profile Data Node

The correct answer is: Social Provider Handler Node

The Social Provider Handler Node is specifically designed to handle authentication through social networks or external identity providers using protocols like OpenID Connect. When a user attempts to authenticate through an OpenID Connect provider, this node effectively initiates the authentication process, manages the interaction between the user and the identity provider, and collects pertinent profile data from the provider. This means that after successful authentication, the node not only validates the user's credentials but also retrieves user-specific information, such as their email address, name, and profile picture. This profile data is essential for creating or updating the user's profile within the application, enabling a seamless integration of external identity services with your application's user management system. The other options, while related to authentication and data handling in some capacity, do not specifically address the comprehensive role of the Social Provider Handler Node in both authenticating users via OpenID Connect and gathering their profile information from the external provider.