Question: Which of the following statements about private apps is NOT true?
- Private apps are built inside your HubSpot account.
- Private apps are scope-limited, meaning they can only access specific parts of a HubSpot account.
- Private apps are a more secure authentication method than API keys.
- Private apps can be used in one-to-many integrations.
Explanation
This statement is not true because private app access is designed for a single account context, not broad multi-account distribution. In Amazon Ads terminology, multi-account access depends on authorized account relationships and granted permissions. Authorization controls which advertiser resources an application can access. A private, account-specific setup does not match a scalable one-to-many integration model. Authentication can secure access, but it does not automatically expand the integration across multiple accounts.
Why the other options are incorrect
Built inside your HubSpot account This describes an account-specific setup, which aligns with the private app model.
Scope-limited This is accurate because scoped access limits what parts of an account an integration can use.
More secure authentication This is accurate because scoped authentication is safer than broad unrestricted access.
Source for verification
https://advertising.amazon.com/API/docs/en-us/guides/account-management/authorization/overview
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