SSCP · Question #212
An Architecture where there are more than two execution domains or privilege levels is called:
The correct answer is A. Ring Architecture.. Ring Architecture (also called protection rings) describes a system with multiple hierarchical privilege levels, each called a 'ring.' For example, x86 processors implement rings 0 through 3, where ring 0 is the most privileged (kernel/OS) and ring 3 is the least privileged (user
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An Architecture where there are more than two execution domains or privilege levels is called:
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- ARing Architecture.
- BRing Layering
- CNetwork Environment.
- DSecurity Models
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(32 responses)- A88% (28)
- C9% (3)
- D3% (1)
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Ring Architecture (also called protection rings) describes a system with multiple hierarchical privilege levels, each called a 'ring.' For example, x86 processors implement rings 0 through 3, where ring 0 is the most privileged (kernel/OS) and ring 3 is the least privileged (user applications). When a system has more than two execution domains, this concentric privilege model is what distinguishes Ring Architecture from a simple dual-mode (user/kernel) design. 'Ring Layering' (B) is not a standard term, 'Network Environment' (C) is irrelevant, and 'Security Models' (D) refers to abstract policy models like Bell-LaPadula, not an architectural execution structure.
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