Why should batch files and scripts be stored in a protected area?

The correct answer is C. Because they may contain credentials. Because scripts contain credentials, they must be stored in a protected area and the transmission of the scripts must be dealt with carefully. Operators might need access to batch files and scripts. The least privilege concept requires that each subject in a system be granted…

Submitted by yuki_2020· Apr 18, 2026Systems and Application Security

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ABecause of the least privilege concept.
BBecause they cannot be accessed by operators.
CBecause they may contain credentials.
DBecause of the need-to-know concept.

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B
3% (1)
C
95% (35)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Because scripts contain credentials, they must be stored in a protected area and the transmission of the scripts must be dealt with carefully. Operators might need access to batch files and scripts. The least privilege concept requires that each subject in a system be granted the most restrictive set of privileges needed for the performance of authorized tasks. The need-to-know principle requires a user having necessity for access to, knowledge of, or possession of specific information required to perform official tasks or services.

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#Scripting security#Credential management#Secure storage#Sensitive data protection

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