Auth Is Not A Login Button

End-of-lesson check

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1. What does the curriculum mean by 'writing the smallest useful scope' when building an authentication feature?

   1. Implementing only the exact authentication features needed for a user to accomplish a specific task
   2. Creating a login form with just email and password fields
   3. Reducing the code to under 100 lines regardless of functionality
   4. Using the minimum number of authentication providers possible

2. A student builds an authentication system that allows users to log in but has no role system. According to the curriculum, what is the primary problem with this approach?

   1. The login form isn't visually attractive enough
   2. Roles are optional and only needed for enterprise applications
   3. Without roles, there's no way to distinguish between what different users can access or do
   4. The password reset feature won't work without roles

3. What is a protected route in authentication?

   1. A route that requires valid authentication credentials before allowing access
   2. A route that is hidden from search engines
   3. A route that only loads on mobile devices
   4. A route that automatically redirects to the homepage

4. What is an 'empty state' in the context of authentication and user experience?

   1. When a user deletes their account
   2. A security vulnerability where data fails to load
   3. The interface shown when a user has access but no data exists yet
   4. When a user is logged out due to inactivity

5. Why is a password reset feature considered part of 'real' authentication rather than an optional add-on?

   1. Users inevitably forget passwords, and without reset functionality they become permanently locked out
   2. Reset features are easier to implement than login forms
   3. It's required by law in most jurisdictions
   4. Password reset emails make the app look more professional

6. What does it mean to 'run the result as a user, not as a fan of the tool'?

   1. Use the application from the perspective of someone who needs to accomplish real tasks, not someone excited about the technology
   2. Only test your app on expensive devices
   3. Only test the authentication on your own user account
   4. Never show your app to other developers

7. Before sharing an authentication implementation, what should you inspect according to the curriculum?

   1. Only the visual appearance of the login form
   2. Only whether the login button is centered on the page
   3. The code diff, data access patterns, and failure paths
   4. The number of lines of code written

8. What is a failure path in authentication design?

   1. The sequence of pages when logging out
   2. The behavior and user experience when authentication fails or encounters an error
   3. The path users take when they delete their account
   4. A route that always returns a 404 error

9. The curriculum mentions that 'communities keep pointing out that role checks and route guards are where the real app begins.' What does this mean?

   1. Route guards are more important than databases
   2. You should always build role checks before building the login form
   3. Role checks are the most difficult part of any application
   4. The actual functionality of an application (what users can access and do) starts with permission controls, not the login screen

10. When building authentication, what data should your app or AI agent NEVER expose to unauthorized users?

    1. The application'sTerms of Service text
    2. Public FAQ pages
    3. The current version number of the software
    4. User-specific data that the requesting user doesn't have permission to view

11. What is a rollback path and why is it important for authentication features?

    1. A button that logs out users
    2. A backup of user passwords
    3. A way to revert to a previous version if the new authentication code causes problems
    4. The path users take when returning to the login page

12. The curriculum warns against treating login as a 'visual feature.' What does this mean?

    1. Login buttons should be small to save screen space
    2. Login should not be treated as merely something that looks good but lacks real functionality and security
    3. Login forms should not use colors
    4. Login pages should only use black and white

13. What question should you ask to determine the scope of an authentication feature?

    1. What should the user be able to do when this feature is finished?
    2. How many lines of code should the login contain?
    3. How many different colors can the login button have?
    4. What is the cheapest authentication provider?

14. What makes an authentication system 'observable, reversible, and safe' according to the curriculum?

    1. You can see the login form, reverse-engineer it, and it's encrypted
    2. You can watch the authentication process in slow motion
    3. You can log every user action and print it to the console
    4. You can monitor what's happening, undo changes if needed, and it doesn't expose data or create danger

15. What is the difference between authentication and authorization?

    1. Authentication is for databases; authorization is for APIs
    2. They mean the same thing
    3. Authentication verifies who you are; authorization determines what you can do
    4. Authorization happens before authentication