Practice Implementing Authentication (1.5) - Capstone Project

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does JWT stand for?
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Think about the common format used for secure information transfer.
Question 2.
Why is password hashing important?
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Consider scenarios of data breaches.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of JWT in a web application?
- To encrypt data
- To authenticate users
- To validate APIs
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Think about user verification and security.
4Question 4.
Is password hashing necessary for user security?
- True
- False
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Consider what would happen if data is exposed.
Question 5.
Design a user authentication system with JWT that includes password reset functionality.
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Think about how user flows will stay secure with each request.
Question 6.
Analyze the security implications of storing JWTs in localStorage versus cookies.
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Evaluate real-world scenarios where each method could be compromised.

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