220-802 · Question #217
Which of the following is true when Bob, a technician, is setting default security permissions on a folder?
The correct answer is C. The permissions are inherited by all files and folders within that folder. In Windows (and most operating systems), permission inheritance means that when permissions are set on a parent folder, all files and subfolders created within it will automatically receive (inherit) the same permissions. This is a fundamental principle of NTFS security. The…
Question
Which of the following is true when Bob, a technician, is setting default security permissions on a folder?
Options
- AThere are no significant changes to other files.
- BThe created folder inherits the most restrictive permissions within the folder.
- CThe permissions are inherited by all files and folders within that folder.
- DAll folders within that folder are given a restrictive password.
How the community answered
(19 responses)- B5% (1)
- C84% (16)
- D11% (2)
Explanation
In Windows (and most operating systems), permission inheritance means that when permissions are set on a parent folder, all files and subfolders created within it will automatically receive (inherit) the same permissions. This is a fundamental principle of NTFS security. The folder does not automatically use the 'most restrictive' permissions, does not assign passwords to subfolders, and setting permissions on a folder does affect the contents within it - so option A is incorrect.
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