Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 45

What is the structure of a JSON web token?

Answer options

• A. three parts separated by dots: header, payload, and signature
• B. three parts separated by dots: version, header, and signature
• C. header and payload
• D. payload and signature

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as a JSON web token (JWT) consists of three distinct parts: the header, the payload, and the signature, which are all separated by dots. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they either omit a crucial part of the JWT structure or include incorrect components.