Which description of an IdP server is true?

Which description of an IdP server is true?
A . authenticates user credentials
B . provides user authorization
C . is an authentication request that is generated by a Cisco Unified Communications application
D . consists of pieces of security information that are transferred to the service provider for user authentication

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Answer: A

Explanation:

SSO uses Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) to exchange authentication details between an Identity Provider (IdP) and a service provider. The identity provider authenticates user credentials and issues SAML assertions, which are pieces of security information transferred from the identity provider to the service provider for user authentication. Each assertion is an XML document that contains trusted statements about a subject including, for example, username and privileges. SAML assertions are usually digitally signed to ensure their authenticity.

Reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/voice_ip_comm/cust_contact/contact_center/crs/express_11_6_2/features/guide/uccx_b_features-guide-1162/uccx_b_features-guide-1162_chapter_010.html#concept_D4C0DDEE975FE5C9416479AB5D778237