আর্থিক লেভারেজের মান (DPS) যদি ৩ হয় তবে

Question:

Which of the following HTTP status codes should a server return when it understands the request, but refuses to authorize it because the client lacks the necessary permissions for the requested resource?

Options:

        
• A) 400 Bad Request
        
• B) 401 Unauthorized
        
• C) 403 Forbidden
        
• D) 404 Not Found
    

Correct Answer: C) 403 Forbidden

Explanation:

The 403 Forbidden client error status response code indicates that the server understands the request, but refuses to authorize it. Unlike a 401, re-authenticating with the same credentials will make no difference because the server has recognized the client's identity but determined they do not possess the required access rights.

Why the other options are incorrect:

        
• A) 400 Bad Request: Sent when the server cannot process the request due to a client-side error (such as malformed request syntax, invalid routing, or deceptive request routing).
        
• B) 401 Unauthorized: Returned when authentication is required and has either failed or has not yet been provided. Access may be granted if valid authentication credentials are supplied.
        
• D) 404 Not Found: Indicates that the server cannot locate the requested resource, or is intentionally obscuring its existence.