Learning ASP.NET Web API (Video 23)

This video tutorial covers the need and implementation of authentication in web applications. It discusses various authentication methods, including form-based, cookie-based, and OAuth 2.0, and highlights the differences between authentication and authorization. The tutorial also explains the setup of the ASP.NET Identity Framework, adding a login page, and securing APIs using the authorize attribute. Finally, it demonstrates testing the API with Postman and accessing resources securely.

What is the primary purpose of authentication in a web application?

• To manage user roles and permissions

• To verify user credentials and provide identity

• To log user activities

• To encrypt user data

Which authentication method is not recommended due to its use of plain text credentials?

• Basic authentication

• Cookie-based authentication

• OpenID

• OAuth 2.0

What framework does ASP.NET use for implementing claim-based authentication?

• Core Framework

• MVC Framework

• Entity Framework

• Identity Framework

What is the role of the 'sign in manager' in the authentication process?

• To manage user sessions

• To authenticate users with their credentials

• To encrypt user passwords

• To log user activities

What happens when an API request is made for a specific book without authentication?

• The request is processed with limited access

• The user is redirected to a login page

• The request is logged for review

• The request is denied with an error message