SAUTO Network Security Practice Question
What does the 'Authorization' header in a REST API call carry?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The authentication token or credentials.
The 'Authorization' header typically carries the bearer token or credentials required to prove the client's identity to the API server.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The server's public key.
Why it's wrong here
Public keys are not in the Authorization header.
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The content type of the body.
Why it's wrong here
That is the Content-Type header.
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The URL of the API.
Why it's wrong here
URL is the request path.
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The authentication token or credentials.
Why this is correct
This is the standard location for authentication data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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