Practice Understanding Authentication (1) - User Authentication - Full Stack Web Development Basics
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Understanding Authentication

Practice - Understanding Authentication

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define authentication in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about what an ID check involves.

Question 2 Easy

What is the main purpose of authorization?

💡 Hint: It follows after authentication.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of authentication?

To secure data
To verify user identity
To authorize access

💡 Hint: Think about the initial step in the user access process.

Question 2

True or False: JWTs maintain session data on the server.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how tokens function in a stateless manner.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Develop a concise outline for a secure authentication flow for an application that uses JWTs, highlighting the critical steps and security considerations.

💡 Hint: Consider user actions starting from registration all the way to accessing protected areas of the app.

Challenge 2 Hard

Identify and explain at least two common pitfalls in user authentication. Discuss how they can compromise an application.

💡 Hint: Think about how attackers could exploit weaknesses in the system.

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