MSAL knowledge check question validation

Question

The learning module knowledge check https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/implement-authentication-by-using-microsoft-authentication-library/5-knowledge-check specifies has the following question:
"What is the purpose of using PublicClientApplicationBuilder class in MSAL.NET?"
For which the defined correct answer is:
"Enables the automation and validation of the creation and teardown of environments to help deliver secure and stable application hosting platforms".

This seem to be wrong as it also has no correlation to the explanation why this answer is correct shown after reviewing the answers:
"Correct. PublicClientApplicationBuilder class is used to build out the authorization context for interactive authentication in a console application.".

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Answer 1

Hi Cedric Santos,

Thank you for your thoughtful question regarding the knowledge check on the PublicClientApplicationBuilder class in MSAL.NET. Your attention to detail is truly appreciated, and it’s great to see your engagement with the material.

I understand your concern about the provided answer, and I’d like to clarify the purpose of the PublicClientApplicationBuilder. This class is primarily used to build the authorization context for interactive authentication in applications, particularly in scenarios where user interaction is required, such as console applications.

The answer you referenced seems to misrepresent the primary function of the PublicClientApplicationBuilder. It is not primarily focused on automating and validating the creation and teardown of environments, but rather on facilitating user authentication.

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