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authorization

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Official ISTQB Definition

Permission given to a user or process to access resources.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

Determining what an authenticated user is allowed to do.

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Look Closer

Access control - who can do what.

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The Bottom Line

Permissions that limit actions based on role.

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