200-901 Understanding and Using APIs Practice Question
In the OAuth 2.0 authorization code flow, what does the client receive after the user grants authorization?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between what is received immediately after user authorization (the authorization code) versus what is obtained after the subsequent token exchange (access token and optionally a refresh token), causing candidates to mistakenly select the access token.
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An authorization code
In the OAuth 2.0 authorization code flow, after the user grants authorization, the authorization server redirects the client with an authorization code in the query string. This code is a temporary credential that the client must exchange for an access token by sending it along with its client credentials to the token endpoint. The authorization code itself is not the final token; it is a one-time-use intermediary that prevents the access token from being exposed to the user agent.
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An authorization code
Why this is correct
The code is the intermediate credential.
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A client secret
Why it's wrong here
Client secret is used in the token exchange.
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A refresh token
Why it's wrong here
Refresh token may be issued with the access token.
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An access token
Why it's wrong here
Access token is obtained after exchanging the code.
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