EasyRememberAuthentication & AuthorizationMultiple Choice
What is the difference between authentication and authorization?
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Answer Options
AThey are the same thing
BAuthentication verifies identity; authorization verifies permissions
CAuthentication verifies permissions; authorization verifies identity
DAuthentication is for humans; authorization is for machines
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