Practice Authentication Vs. Authorization (1.3.1) - Advanced Back-End Development
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Authentication vs. Authorization

Practice - Authentication vs. Authorization

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define authentication in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider login methods.

Question 2 Easy

What does authorization determine?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens after logging in.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of authentication?

To verify a user's identity
To manage user roles
To encrypt data

💡 Hint: Identify the process used when a user logs in.

Question 2

True or False: Authorization decides what resources a user can access based on their identity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on what happens after authentication.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a user authentication system for a web application that incorporates OAuth 2.0 and MFA. Outline how users would register and log in.

💡 Hint: Think about multi-step verification processes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a scenario in which an application lacks proper authorization controls. Discuss potential vulnerabilities and solutions.

💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of improper access control.

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