Which statement correctly distinguishes authentication from authorization?

AAuthentication decides what actions are allowed, while authorization verifies identity

BAuthentication encrypts data, while authorization backs it up

CAuthentication monitors logs, while authorization rotates keys

DAuthentication verifies identity, while authorization determines what an authenticated user is allowed to do

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