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Q23 / 100
What is authentication vs authorization in web apps?
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The correct answer is B) Authentication: verify who you are (login). Authorization: verify what you can do (permissions/roles)
B
Correct Answer
Authentication: verify who you are (login). Authorization: verify what you can do (permissions/roles)
Explanation
Authentication: "Are you who you say you are?" — passwords, tokens, biometrics. Authorization: "Are you allowed to access this?" — RBAC, ACLs, JWT claims. Both are required for access control.
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