You want to design a REST API where clients can update user info only if they provide a valid token. Which client-server architecture concept helps enforce this?

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AClient directly modifying server database

BClient caching data locally

CAuthentication and authorization on the server

DServer sending data without checks

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify security need
Allowing updates only with valid token means controlling access.
Step 2: Apply client-server security concept
Authentication verifies identity; authorization controls permissions on server side.
Final Answer:
Authentication and authorization on the server -> Option C
Quick Check:
Access control = Authentication + Authorization [OK]

Quick Trick: Use server-side auth to control client access [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Thinking client caches control access
Assuming server sends data without checks
Believing client can modify database directly

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You want to design a REST API where clients can update user info only if they provide a valid token. Which client-server architecture concept helps enforce this?

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Step 2: Apply client-server security concept

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