Multiple authentication prompts appear to enter root password when accessing system via Xvnc or Xdmcp

Issue

• Why is the system asking to enter the root user's password to enable color mapped devices when accessing a remote (Xvnc, Xdmcp) session.
• Window asks for password with message:

Authentication is required to create a colord managed device
Password:

• System is asking to enter root user's password to refresh system repositories. The following message window appears on login:

Authentication required to refresh system repositories.
Password: