Google Exam Apigee-API-Engineer Topic 9 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for Google's Apigee-API-Engineer exam

Question #: 4
Topic #: 9

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What is the purpose of a refresh token?

ATo extend the amount of time an existing access token can be used by resetting the token's expiration time

BTo request that Apigee re-issue a new access token to replace an expired access token.

CTo reset an application to its default configuration.

DTo notify the application that a new access token is required.

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by Tamera at May 01, 2025, 02:27 AM

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3 days ago

Haha, option C is a bit of a joke. Resetting an application to its default config? That's not what refresh tokens are for!

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5 days ago

I think the purpose of a refresh token is to notify the application that a new access token is required.

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1 months ago

Option A seems like the correct answer. A refresh token is used to get a new access token when the old one expires.

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23 days ago

B) To request that Apigee re-issue a new access token to replace an expired access token.

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29 days ago

Yes, that's right. Refresh tokens help in getting a new access token without having to re-authenticate.

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1 months ago

A) To extend the amount of time an existing access token can be used by resetting the token's expiration time

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