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Which folder permission setting will allow users to view and change but not delete files?

The correct answer is B. Modify. This question asks for a folder permission that allows users to view and modify files but restricts outright deletion.

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Question

Which folder permission setting will allow users to view and change but not delete files?

Options

  • AFull control
  • BModify
  • CRead and Execute
  • DRead and Write

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    13% (4)
  • B
    81% (25)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

This question asks for a folder permission that allows users to view and modify files but restricts outright deletion.

AFull control

Full control provides unrestricted access, including the ability to delete the folder itself and change permissions, which violates the 'not delete files' condition.

BModifyCorrect

The 'Modify' permission allows users to read, write, and execute files within a folder, enabling them to view and change content. While 'Modify' typically includes the ability to delete files and subfolders within a directory, it restricts deleting the parent folder itself and changing permissions, distinguishing it from 'Full control' which grants unrestricted deletion capabilities.

CRead and Execute

Read and Execute allows viewing and running files but does not permit users to change file content.

DRead and Write

Read and Write permissions allow viewing and changing file content, but typically do not include the ability to create new subfolders or delete existing files, which 'Modify' offers.

Concept tested: NTFS file system permissions

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-compliance-toolkit-bits/file-system-permissions

Topics

#NTFS permissions#folder permissions#Modify permission#security

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