Discuss Cisco 350-201 Exam Topic 11 Question 113

Refer to the exhibit.

How are tokens authenticated when the REST API on a device is accessed from a REST API client?

AThe token is obtained by providing a password. The REST client requests access to a resource using the access token. The REST API validates the access token and gives access to the resource.

BThe token is obtained by providing a password. The REST API requests access to a resource using the access token, validates the access token, and gives access to the resource.

CThe token is obtained before providing a password. The REST API provides resource access, refreshes
tokens, and returns them to the REST client. The REST client requests access to a resource using the access token.

DThe token is obtained before providing a password. The REST client provides access to a resource using the access token. The REST API encrypts the access token and gives access to the resource.

Suggested Answer: D

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28 comments · newest first

Bethanie 10 months ago

Totally agree with A, it makes the most sense!

Long 10 months ago

Wait, can you really get a token before the password? Sounds off.

Sarah 10 months ago

Option A sounds right, that's how tokens usually work.

Gertude 11 months ago

I think B is the correct one, the API should request access.

Von 11 months ago

D seems a bit sketchy with the encryption part.

Audria 11 months ago

I think the token is obtained before the password is provided, but I'm not confident about the details. Option D sounds familiar, but I’m not sure about the encryption part.

Fletcher 11 months ago

I vaguely recall something about tokens being refreshed, but I can't remember if that happens before or after the password is provided.

Cory 11 months ago

This question feels similar to one we practiced where the token was validated by the API after being sent by the client. I think option A might be correct.

Ronna 12 months ago

I remember studying how tokens are usually obtained after providing credentials, but I'm not sure if it's the client or the API that requests access first.

Gregoria 12 months ago

Ah, this is a tricky one. There are a lot of moving parts to consider, like how the token is obtained, how it's used to access resources, and how the API validates it. I'll need to carefully analyze each answer choice to find the most accurate description.

Bev 1 year ago

This is a good test of my understanding of REST API security. I'll need to draw on my knowledge of common authentication patterns like OAuth 2.0 to determine which option aligns with best practices.

Ronnie 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is to identify which option describes the correct sequence of events for token-based authentication. I'll need to pay close attention to the order of steps mentioned in each choice.

Salena 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking specifically about how tokens are authenticated, so I'll need to focus on the details of the token validation process rather than just the general token flow.

Stefanie 1 year ago

This looks like a pretty straightforward question on authentication mechanisms for a REST API. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about the typical flow of obtaining and using an access token.

Albert 1 year ago

Option B makes the most sense to me. The API requests access using the token, validates it, and then grants access.

Carmelina 1 year ago

I agree with Chery, C seems more logical as it mentions refreshing tokens.

Emilio 1 year ago

Haha, Option D sounds like a joke. 'The REST API encrypts the access token'? Really? That's not how it works.

Carmen 1 year ago

But A makes more sense because the token is obtained by providing a password first.

Mabelle 1 year ago

I think Option C is the correct answer. The token is obtained first, then the API provides access and refreshes the token as needed.

Elvis 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mabelle

I think Option A is incorrect because the token is obtained before providing a password.

Lavonda 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mabelle

But what about Option A? It also mentions providing a password for the token.

Yolande 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mabelle

I agree, Option C seems to be the most logical choice.

Chery 1 year ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C.

Carma 1 year ago

Option A seems straightforward. The REST client obtains the token and uses it to access the resource, and the API validates the token.

Zona 1 year ago

↳ replying to Carma

User 3: It's important for the token to be authenticated to ensure secure access.

Melissia 1 year ago

↳ replying to Carma

User 2: Yes, the API validates the token before giving access to the resource.

Shawna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Carma

User 1: Option A is the correct one. The REST client requests access using the token.

Carmen 1 year ago

I think the answer is A.

Cisco 350-201 Exam - Topic 11 Question 113 Discussion