ISC Identity And Access Management Architecture Practice Question
What is the purpose of 'JWT Validation' on a resource server?
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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To ensure the token is authentic and valid.
Validation ensures that the JWT is authentic (signature check), has not expired (exp claim), and was issued by a trusted entity (iss claim) before granting access.
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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To encrypt the token payload.
Why it's wrong here
The token is already encrypted/signed; the RS validates it.
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To store the user's session data.
Why it's wrong here
Tokens are stateless; RS does not store session data.
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To generate a new token.
Why it's wrong here
Resource servers do not issue tokens.
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To ensure the token is authentic and valid.
Why this is correct
This is the essential gatekeeping step for RS.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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