Salesforce Exam Heroku Architect Topic 8 Question 31 Discussion

Actual exam question for Salesforce's Heroku Architect exam

Question #: 31
Topic #: 8

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Which technology do Salesforce REST APIs use for authentication?

ABasic usernames and passwords

BOAuth

CSAML

DPre-shared keys

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by Cammy at Mar 06, 2024, 09:50 PM

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Marvel

6 months ago

I feel more confident now after discussing it. B) OAuth seems to be the correct answer.

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Veronica

6 months ago

Got it, thanks for the explanation. I think I'll go with B) OAuth as well.

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Lonny

6 months ago

OAuth allows for tokens to be issued instead of sharing actual usernames and passwords, making it more secure.

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Edgar

6 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. Can someone explain why OAuth is used for authentication?

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In

6 months ago

Yes, I agree. OAuth is the standard way for authentication with Salesforce REST APIs.

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Nicholle

6 months ago

Let's be real, if you're not using OAuth for your Salesforce REST APIs, you're living in the past. It's like using a typewriter in the age of laptops.

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Miriam

5 months ago

C) SAML

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Terrilyn

5 months ago

B) OAuth

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Lea

5 months ago

A) Basic usernames and passwords

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Reena

6 months ago

I think the answer is B) OAuth because it provides a more secure way of authentication.

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Tashia

6 months ago

I feel more confident now after discussing it. B) OAuth seems to be the correct answer.

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Ellen

6 months ago

Got it, thanks for the explanation. I think I'll go with B) OAuth as well.

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Edward

7 months ago

Ooh, OAuth! It's like having a secret handshake for your API access. Much cooler than just typing in a password.

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Emmett

7 months ago

Pre-shared keys? What is this, the Dark Ages? OAuth is the future, and the future is now!

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Tula

6 months ago

Pre-shared keys are outdated, OAuth is much more secure and modern.

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Yuette

6 months ago

OAuth is definitely the way to go for authentication with Salesforce REST APIs.

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Kiley

7 months ago

SAML? Really? That's so 2000s. OAuth is where it's at, my friend.

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Brandon

6 months ago

Yeah, SAML is outdated. OAuth provides a more secure authentication method.

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Zack

6 months ago

OAuth is definitely the way to go for Salesforce REST APIs.

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Ben

7 months ago

OAuth allows for tokens to be issued instead of sharing actual usernames and passwords, making it more secure.

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Vivan

7 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. Can someone explain why OAuth is used for authentication?

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Daniel

7 months ago

Yes, I agree. OAuth is the standard way for authentication with Salesforce REST APIs.

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Arletta

7 months ago

OAuth is the way to go for Salesforce REST APIs. I mean, who wants to deal with basic usernames and passwords these days?

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Romana

5 months ago

C) SAML

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Anglea

5 months ago

OAuth is the standard for authentication these days.

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Sharee

5 months ago

B) OAuth

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Vesta

6 months ago

I agree, OAuth is definitely the better option.

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Jarvis

6 months ago

A) Basic usernames and passwords

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Miriam

6 months ago

Definitely! OAuth is much more secure and convenient.

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Karan

6 months ago

B) OAuth

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Jaclyn

7 months ago

I think the answer is B) OAuth because it provides a more secure way of authentication.

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