Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs (DEVCOR) — Question 404

How is an OAuth2 three-legged authentication flow initiated?

Answer options

• A. Construct an API call to retrieve the credentials.
• B. The user makes a request to the OAuth client.
• C. Get the authorization code.
• D. Exchange the key for an access token.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the flow is initiated when the user requests authorization from the OAuth client. Options A, C, and D refer to subsequent steps in the process, not the initiation of the flow.