Access Control Quiz

Harper wants to ensure that only her team members have access to the project resources. What is she trying to implement?

• Encrypting data

• Managing user accounts

• Granting or denying permissions to access resources

• Monitoring network traffic

Answer explanation

In the question, Harper is trying to control access to resources in a shared folder for a group project. This is best described by the process of granting or denying permissions to access resources or perform actions, which ensures that only authorized individuals have access to specific resources.

Which pair of access control types is typically recognized in the field of data security?

• internal access control, external access control

• physical access control, logical access control

• administrative access control, technical access control

• biometric access control, proximity access control

Answer explanation

The correct pair of access control types is physical access control and logical access control. Physical access control refers to measures that restrict access to physical spaces, while logical access control restricts access to digital resources. The other options mentioned, such as internal, external, administrative, and technical access control, are not standard classifications of access control types.

How does a corporation implement role-based access control to manage network access?

• By restricting network access based on the time of day.

• By restricting network access based on individual roles.

• By restricting network access based on the devices used.

• By restricting network access based on location.

Answer explanation

Role-based access control (RBAC) is a method of managing network access by assigning permissions to users based on their roles within an organization. In this case, Avery, Luna, and Priya's network access would be restricted according to their individual roles, ensuring that they only have access to the resources and information necessary for their job functions. This approach is more efficient and secure than restricting access based on time, devices, or location.

Mr. Johnson, a system administrator, has set up a rule that only certain users can access specific project files. What type of access control is this an example of?

• Voluntary access control

• Optional access control

• Selective access control

• Mandatory access control

Answer explanation

In the given question, the system administrator has set up a rule to restrict access to certain files for authorized users only. This is an example of Mandatory access control, as it enforces a policy that determines access based on predefined rules, rather than allowing users to voluntarily or selectively choose their access levels.

What are the three permissions one can have on a shared document on a computer?

• copy, paste, delete

• start, stop, pause

• read, write, execute

• open, save, close

Answer explanation

In the context of a shared file, the three permissions that William, James, and Arjun can have are read, write, and execute. These permissions determine their ability to view the file (read), modify the file (write), and run the file if it's an executable (execute). The other options do not accurately represent the standard file permissions.

What does 'read' permission allow Avery to do with a shared research document?

• Rename the document.

• View the document.

• Edit the document.

• Delete the document.

Answer explanation

In the question, James is given 'read' permission for the project file on the group drive. This permission allows him to view the contents of the file or directory, but not to edit, rename, or delete it. Therefore, the correct choice is that James can view the contents of the project file or directory.

Abigail wants to update a document in a shared Google Drive folder. What permission does she need?

• Permission to read the file

• Permission to execute the file

• Permission to make changes to the file

• Permission to delete the file

Answer explanation

In the given question, Aria needs to update a file in the shared folder. To do this, she requires permission to make changes to the file or directory. This allows her to modify the file's content and save the updated version in the shared folder.

What does the 'execute' permission allow a user to do with a program?

• Run or execute the file or program

• Delete the file or program

• Write the file or program

• Read the file or program

Answer explanation

The 'execute' permission in programming allows a user to run or execute the file or program. In the context of the question, this means that Harper, with the 'execute' permission, would be able to run the program they are working on for their school project.

What happens when Charlotte tries to access Mia's locked smartphone without permission?

• Access is delayed.

• Partial access is granted.

• Access is granted.

• Access is not granted.

Answer explanation

The question asks what happens when Charlotte tries to access Mia's private diary without her permission. The correct answer is that Charlotte's access is not granted. This implies that Mia has taken measures to ensure her diary remains private and inaccessible to others without her consent.

Liam, an IT manager, wants to implement an access control system based on employee roles. Which type should he use?

• DAC

• RBAC

• MAC

• ABAC

Answer explanation

The correct access control type for a system that grants permissions based on employee roles is RBAC (Role-Based Access Control). This model assigns permissions to specific roles in an organization, and users are assigned roles, thus receiving the permissions of that role. Other options like DAC, MAC, and ABAC do not primarily focus on roles.