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220-1102 · Question #344

A user's permissions are limited to read on a shared network folder using NTFS security settings. Which of the following describes this type of security control?

The correct answer is C. ACL. NTFS security settings that limit a user's permissions to 'read' on a shared network folder are implemented through an Access Control List (ACL).

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Question

A user's permissions are limited to read on a shared network folder using NTFS security settings. Which of the following describes this type of security control?

Options

  • ASMS
  • BMFA
  • CACL
  • DMDM

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    10% (3)
  • C
    87% (27)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

NTFS security settings that limit a user's permissions to 'read' on a shared network folder are implemented through an Access Control List (ACL).

ASMS

SMS (Short Message Service) is a text messaging service and is unrelated to file system permissions.

BMFA

MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) requires multiple verification methods for user identity, not for defining file or folder access permissions.

CACLCorrect

An Access Control List (ACL) is a list of permissions associated with a system resource, such as a file or folder, dictating which users or groups have specific access rights, like 'read' permissions on an NTFS shared folder.

DMDM

MDM (Mobile Device Management) is a solution for managing and securing mobile devices, not for setting NTFS file system permissions.

Concept tested: Access control mechanisms (ACL)

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthz/access-control-lists

Topics

#NTFS Permissions#Access Control List (ACL)#File System Security#Network Shares

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