Which statement best describes a non-authoritative source?

The statement that best describes a non-authoritative source is that it is a secondary source with no direct control. A non-authoritative source typically lacks the primary authenticity or origin of data; it serves as a reference or supplementary resource rather than a definitive one.

In the context of identity management and systems like SailPoint Identity Now, non-authoritative sources may provide data that is pertinent but is not the final source of truth. For example, these could include external databases or systems where the identity information is replicated from a primary authoritative source. The key characteristic is the absence of direct control or ownership over the data, meaning that updates and accuracy are dependent on the primary source, rather than the secondary source itself.

The other options relate to sources that either imply a level of authority or control that a non-authoritative source would not have, which reinforces the understanding of non-authoritative data as being less definitive.