10 Hour Federal Tax Law Practice Exam

Which statement best distinguishes authentication from authorization?

Authentication determines what actions are permitted; authorization proves identity Authentication proves identity; authorization determines permitted actions Authentication encrypts data; authorization hashes data Authentication records actions; authorization validates logs

Correct Answer:

Authentication proves identity; authorization determines permitted actions

Explanation:

Authentication establishes or verifies identity. Authorization determines what an authenticated identity is allowed to access or do.

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