Which of the following statements is true about auditing?

The correct answer is B. It is used to track user accounts for file and object access, logon attempts, etc.. Auditing is used to track user accounts for file and object access, logon attempts, system shutdown etc. This enhances the security of the network. Before enabling auditing, the type of event to be audited should be specified in the Audit Policy in User Manager for Domains. Answe

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AIt is used to protect the network against virus attacks.
BIt is used to track user accounts for file and object access, logon attempts, etc.
CIt is used to secure the network or the computers on the network.
DIt is used to prevent unauthorized access to network resources.

How the community answered

(43 responses)

A
5% (2)
B
91% (39)
C
2% (1)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Auditing is used to track user accounts for file and object access, logon attempts, system shutdown etc. This enhances the security of the network. Before enabling auditing, the type of event to be audited should be specified in the Audit Policy in User Manager for Domains. Answer option C is incorrect. Although auditing does help in enhancing the security of the network to some extent, it is not actually used for this purpose. Answer option A is incorrect. Anti-virus software prevents viruses from entering the network.

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