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220-802 · Question #369

Which of the following areas of a file system should a standard user have restricted permissions to in order to promote a security best practice? (Select TWO).

The correct answer is C. Windows System Files E. Program Files. Windows program files are important for Windows operating system. If these files are deleted, Windows will corrupt. Similarly program files are related to applications and programs installed on a computer. These are highly sensitive files because they are related to the…

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Question

Which of the following areas of a file system should a standard user have restricted permissions to in order to promote a security best practice? (Select TWO).

Options

  • ATemporary Internet Files
  • BMy Document Files
  • CWindows System Files
  • DNetwork Files
  • EProgram Files

How the community answered

(44 responses)
  • A
    9% (4)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    84% (37)
  • D
    5% (2)

Explanation

Windows program files are important for Windows operating system. If these files are deleted, Windows will corrupt. Similarly program files are related to applications and programs installed on a computer. These are highly sensitive files because they are related to the functioning of the operating system and the applications installed on it.

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#file permissions#system files#least privilege#security best practice

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