How do you perform account provisioning via automation?

• A. Use directory APIs or SCIM, automation tools (PowerShell, CLI), define templates for role assignments and group memberships.
• B. Manual creation by admins only.
• C. Provisions accounts but never assigns groups.
• D. Creates accounts with random attributes each time.

Answer: (A)

Automation of account provisioning uses programmatic interfaces to create and configure user accounts and their access, orchestrated with scripts or commands and driven by reusable templates. Using directory APIs or the SCIM standard lets you create users, set attributes, assign groups, and grant entitlements in a consistent, scalable way. When you combine these with automation tools like PowerShell or command-line interfaces and templates for role assignments and group memberships, you get repeatable, auditable onboarding that works across many systems and departments. This approach reduces manual effort, minimizes errors, and ensures new hires receive the right access from day one.

Manual creation by admins only isn’t automation and isn’t scalable. Provisions accounts but never assigns groups misses essential access control. Creating accounts with random attributes is insecure and nondeterministic.