Recall & Review
beginner
What is authentication testing?
Authentication testing checks if a system correctly verifies user identities before granting access.
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beginner
Name two common methods used in authentication testing.
Common methods include testing with valid credentials and testing with invalid credentials to check system response.
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beginner
Why is it important to test authentication with invalid credentials?
To ensure the system denies access and protects against unauthorized users, preventing security breaches.
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intermediate
What role does multi-factor authentication (MFA) play in authentication testing?
MFA adds extra security layers; testing ensures each factor works correctly and the system enforces all required steps.
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intermediate
How can you test session management as part of authentication testing?
By verifying that sessions expire after logout or timeout and that session tokens cannot be reused or hijacked.
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What should authentication testing primarily verify?
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Authentication testing ensures only valid users can access the system.
Which test case is important for negative authentication testing?
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Testing invalid passwords checks if the system blocks unauthorized access.
Multi-factor authentication requires:
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MFA uses multiple methods like password plus a code to increase security.
What should happen to a user session after logout?
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Sessions should end on logout to prevent unauthorized reuse.
Which is NOT a focus of authentication testing?
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Page responsiveness relates to UI testing, not authentication.
Explain the key steps involved in authentication testing.
Think about how you check if only the right users get access.
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Describe why session expiration is important in authentication testing.
Consider what happens if a session stays active after logout.
You got /3 concepts.