Authentication and authorisation (web)

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Definition

Authentication proves who you are; authorisation decides what you can access.

Example: See the Secure Software Architecture cards.

Found in: syllabus, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes, past SDD papers.

Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y12 Programming for the Web.

Question types it can appear in

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Where it has appeared in the paper

Programming for the Web (Part A). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.

How to use it

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General advice, built from the definition and example above

“Authentication proves who you are; authorisation decides what you can access.” Then apply it: See the Secure Software Architecture cards.

In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.

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From the linked past questions

Identify: Recognise and name. (2025 HSC Q6 (1 mark): Web protocols)

Go deeper

Flashcard: Authentication and authorisation (web) in Programming for the Web (Year 12) · study that set
Memorise: Processes for securing the web
Master answer: sample-q19 (4 marks, short answer (explain, max 75 words)) (Master model answers: Secure Software Architecture)
Notes: Safe APIs to minimise vulnerabilities (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
Notes: Part 3. Where this has been examined (see ../../question_bank.md) (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
Notes: Processes for securing the web (Programming for the Web (Year 12))
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