Rest API - Authentication and Authorization
What will be the output if an API call is made without a valid token and the server requires token authentication?
What will be the output if an API call is made without a valid token and the server requires token authentication?
medium📝 Predict Output Q4 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand token authentication behavior
If the token is missing or invalid, the server denies access and returns 401.Step 2: Match the expected response
Only Response with status 401 Unauthorized error correctly describes the 401 Unauthorized response.Final Answer:
Response with status 401 Unauthorized error -> Option DQuick Check:
Missing token response = 401 Unauthorized [OK]
Quick Trick: No token means 401 Unauthorized response [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Expecting success without token
- Confusing 401 with 500 server error
- Assuming 404 for missing token
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