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LX0-104 · Question #618

When a Windows domain controller is used, which of the following is assigned a Windows Security Identifier?

The correct answer is E. All of the above. In a Windows domain controlled by a Windows domain controller, all security principals-users, groups, and computer accounts (servers)-are assigned unique Security Identifiers (SIDs).

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Question

When a Windows domain controller is used, which of the following is assigned a Windows Security Identifier?

Options

  • AUsers
  • BServers
  • CGroups
  • DOnly A and C above
  • EAll of the above

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • E
    94% (29)

Why each option

In a Windows domain controlled by a Windows domain controller, all security principals-users, groups, and computer accounts (servers)-are assigned unique Security Identifiers (SIDs).

AUsers

While users are assigned SIDs, this option is incomplete as groups and computer accounts (servers) also receive unique SIDs in a Windows domain.

BServers

While servers (computer accounts) are assigned SIDs, this option is incomplete as users and groups also receive unique SIDs in a Windows domain.

CGroups

While groups are assigned SIDs, this option is incomplete as users and computer accounts (servers) also receive unique SIDs in a Windows domain.

DOnly A and C above

This option is incomplete because servers, which are represented as computer accounts in a Windows domain, are also assigned Security Identifiers.

EAll of the aboveCorrect

Users, groups, and computer accounts (servers) are all distinct security principals within a Windows domain, and each is assigned a unique Security Identifier (SID) to ensure proper identification and access control.

Concept tested: Windows Security Identifiers (SIDs)

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthz/security-identifiers

Topics

#Security Identifiers (SID)#Windows domains#user accounts#group accounts

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