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CV0-002 · Question #373

Which of the following affects how permissions are set on object storage?

The correct answer is A. Metadata. Metadata associated with object storage items, such as object tags or system-defined attributes, dictates how access policies are applied and permissions are enforced.

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Question

Which of the following affects how permissions are set on object storage?

Options

  • AMetadata
  • BRetention
  • CObject ID
  • DACL

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    89% (25)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    7% (2)

Why each option

Metadata associated with object storage items, such as object tags or system-defined attributes, dictates how access policies are applied and permissions are enforced.

AMetadataCorrect

In object storage, metadata, including object tags or custom headers, can be used by access policies to define and enforce permissions, allowing for fine-grained control over who can access specific objects based on their characteristics.

BRetention

Retention policies determine how long an object is kept, not who can access it.

CObject ID

An Object ID is a unique identifier for an object and does not directly define its permissions.

DACL

While ACLs (Access Control Lists) are a direct mechanism for setting permissions, they are often considered a form of metadata associated with the object, and other types of metadata can also influence access control policies.

Concept tested: Object storage access control via metadata

Source: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonS3/latest/userguide/object-tagging.html

Topics

#object storage#permissions#metadata#ACL

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