Practice Authentication Vs. Authorization (1.3.1)

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define authentication in your own words.
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Consider login methods.
Question 2.
What does authorization determine?
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Think about what happens after logging in.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of authentication?
- To verify a user's identity
- To manage user roles
- To encrypt data
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Identify the process used when a user logs in.
4Question 4.
True or False: Authorization decides what resources a user can access based on their identity.
- True
- False
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Reflect on what happens after authentication.
Question 5.
Design a user authentication system for a web application that incorporates OAuth 2.0 and MFA. Outline how users would register and log in.
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Think about multi-step verification processes.
Question 6.
Evaluate a scenario in which an application lacks proper authorization controls. Discuss potential vulnerabilities and solutions.
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Consider the consequences of improper access control.

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