Rest API - Authentication and Authorization
Which of the following correctly represents the Authorization header format for Basic Authentication?
Which of the following correctly represents the Authorization header format for Basic Authentication?
easy📝 Syntax Q3 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Recall Basic Auth header format
The header uses 'Basic' followed by a base64 encoded string of 'username:password'.Step 2: Eliminate other options
Bearer is for token auth, Digest is a different scheme, Token is not standard for Basic Auth.Final Answer:
Authorization: Basic <base64_encoded_username_colon_password> -> Option AQuick Check:
Basic Auth header starts with 'Basic' + base64 string [OK]
Quick Trick: Basic Auth header = 'Basic' + base64(username:password) [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using 'Bearer' instead of 'Basic'
- Not encoding credentials in base64
- Confusing Basic with Digest authentication
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