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Which REST-based authentication type remains valid until the service endpoint provider or the client manually revokes it?
The correct answer is D. API keys. API keys are a common method of REST-based authentication used to identify and authenticate requests made to a service endpoint. They remain valid until explicitly revoked by either the service endpoint provider or the client. This persistent validity makes API keys convenient fo
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Which REST-based authentication type remains valid until the service endpoint provider or the client manually revokes it?
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- Aaccess tokens
- Bclient certificates.
- Csession cookies
- DAPI keys
How the community answered
(27 responses)- B4% (1)
- D96% (26)
Explanation
API keys are a common method of REST-based authentication used to identify and authenticate requests made to a service endpoint. They remain valid until explicitly revoked by either the service endpoint provider or the client. This persistent validity makes API keys convenient for automation and integration tasks but also introduces potential security risks if the keys are not properly managed.
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