You are required to design an authorization mechanism for a REST service. The service provides functionality by providing access to different resources, some of which are local to the service while others are located on remote servers. You are required to restrict access to the service based on which resource is requested and which HTTP method has been specified by the service consumer. By doing so, which combination of action control rules needs to be used?
Suggested Answer: C
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30 comments · newest first
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Dalene
10 months ago
Action and identity could work too, but not as effective.
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Tommy
10 months ago
I agree with Maile, resource and action makes the most sense.
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Davida
10 months ago
I think it's environment and resource, actually.
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Maile
11 months ago
Definitely resource and action! That's the key combo.
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Dudley
11 months ago
Wait, can we really restrict access like that? Seems tricky!
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Mi
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards environment and resource, but I’m not confident. It’s tricky because the HTTP method seems important too.
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Marylou
11 months ago
This question feels similar to one we practiced on role-based access control. I wonder if identity plays a bigger role here than I initially thought.
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Rasheeda
11 months ago
I think it might be resource and action since we need to control access based on the resource requested and the HTTP method.
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Ryan
12 months ago
I remember studying about access control models, but I'm not entirely sure which combination applies here.
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Tammy
12 months ago
This seems straightforward to me. The question is specifically asking about restricting access based on the resource and the HTTP method, so option C is the clear choice.
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Caren
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure about this one. The environment and resource seem important, but the action and identity could also be relevant. I might need to think this through a bit more.
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Ernest
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The question is asking about restricting access based on the resource and the HTTP method, so the combination of resource and action is the way to go. Option C is the answer.
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Lynelle
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Do I need to consider the identity of the user as well as the resource and action? Maybe option D would be better.
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Veronika
1 year ago
This looks like a classic access control problem. I think the key is to focus on the combination of resource and action, so I'll go with option C.
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Gregoria
1 year ago
I'm going with C. Resource and action. Keeps things simple and focused on the core of the authorization problem.
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Tammi
1 year ago
I see your point, but I still think C is more straightforward and effective in controlling access to the service.
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Dana
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe B is the best combination. Considering the environment along with the resource provides a more comprehensive approach to authorization.
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Dalene
1 year ago
I think C is the way to go too. It's important to focus on the specific resource and action being requested.
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Beula
1 year ago
Resource and action, for sure. Wouldn't want any unauthorized users messing with the remote servers, am I right?
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Yong
1 year ago
C) resource and action
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Marcelle
1 year ago
B) environment and resource
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Dong
1 year ago
A) identity and environment
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Susy
1 year ago
Haha, identity and environment? What is this, a spy thriller? C is the clear winner here, folks.
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Cordelia
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think D) action and identity could also be a valid combination to control access.
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Louvenia
2 years ago
I'd say B. Environment and resource seems like the logical choice here. The service needs to know the environment and what resources are available to properly restrict access.
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Brynn
1 year ago
I think C is also important. Knowing the resource and the action being requested is crucial for authorization.
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Cordell
1 year ago
I agree, B makes sense. The environment and resource are key factors in determining access control.
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Miesha
2 years ago
I agree with Beckie, because we need to restrict access based on the requested resource and HTTP method.
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Billye
2 years ago
Definitely C. Resource and action is the way to go for this authorization mechanism. Gotta control who can access what resources and how they can interact with them.
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Beckie
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) resource and action.