Access Control & User Restrictions

What is the primary purpose of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)?

• To allow all users full access to system resources

• To assign permissions based on job roles and responsibilities

• To prevent any user from accessing shared resources

• To encrypt all user data by default

The Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) states that users should have:

• Full administrative rights at all times

• Access only to the resources necessary for their role

• No access to any system resources

• The ability to modify security policies

What does an Access Control List (ACL) do?

• Restricts physical access to a server room

• Defines which users or systems can access specific files or resources

• Encrypts files before they are stored on a server

• Allows unrestricted access to all users

In Windows, which type of permission allows a user to view but not modify a file?

• Full Control

• Modify

• Read

• Write

In Linux, which command is used to change file permissions?

• chmod

• ls

• mkdir

• echo

What is the purpose of File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)?

• To monitor file size for performance reasons

• To detect unauthorized modifications to sensitive files

• To delete duplicate files on a system

• To allow all users access to system files

Which encryption method is commonly used for securing files on a hard drive?

• WPA2

• AES

• SHA-256

• UDP

What is the purpose of a digital certificate?

• To create strong passwords for users

• To authenticate the identity of a website or user

• To delete unauthorized files automatically

• To provide a backup of encrypted data

What is the role of BitLocker in Windows?

• It manages firewall rules

• It encrypts the entire disk to protect data

• It blocks phishing websites

• It monitors network activity

What security measure can prevent unauthorized file downloads?

• Removing all user accounts

• Implementing content filtering and firewall rules

• Disabling Wi-Fi

• Enabling auto-download in browsers