Learning ASP.NET Web API (Video 24)

This video tutorial covers the concept of authorization in ASP.NET, focusing on the role of claims and the implementation of authorization policies. It explains how to configure these policies in ASP.NET Core and demonstrates testing them using Postman. The video highlights the importance of reusable authorization logic and centralizing security measures. It concludes with a brief introduction to OAuth, setting the stage for the next video.

What is the primary function of authorization in a system?

• To verify the identity of a user

• To determine what actions a user can perform

• To encrypt user data

• To log user activities

Which of the following is a benefit of using authorization policies?

• They reduce the need for user authentication

• They centralize security logic

• They allow for unlimited user access

• They increase the speed of the application

What claim is required for a user to update a resource according to the policy?

• Can create

• Can delete

• Can view

• Can update

In the demonstration, why was the user 'Bridge' unable to update the resource?

• The server was down

• Bridge did not have the 'can update' claim

• Bridge was not logged in

• The resource was locked

What tool was used to test the authorization policies in the video?

• Fiddler

• Postman

• Swagger

• Visual Studio