Session 3: Device Security

Which of the following best describes the purpose of permissions in a Windows system?

• They prevent users from accessing any files on the system

• They specify what actions a user or group can perform on an object

• They allow all users to modify system settings freely

• They automatically delete files that are no longer used

Why must a user be authenticated before permissions can be applied?

• To verify the user’s identity before granting access

• To prevent users from logging into the system
  

• To automatically grant full control over all objects
  

• To ensure the user is an administrator

Which of the following statements about NTFS permissions is true?

• NTFS permissions only apply to files accessed over a network
  

• NTFS permissions do not affect local file access

• NTFS permissions replace the need for share permissions

• A user must have NTFS permissions to access files stored on an NTFS-formatted volume

How do share permissions differ from NTFS permissions?

• Share permissions apply only to the system registry, while NTFS permissions apply to all files

• NTFS permissions override share permissions in all cases

• Share permissions control network access, while NTFS permissions control local and network access

• Share permissions apply to Active Directory objects only

Which of the following is NOT a basic NTFS permission?

• Full Control

• Modify

• Delete Subfolders and Files

• Read & Execute

When should administrators assign permissions using the principle of “least privileges”?

• Only when configuring advanced NTFS permissions

• When users require full control over all system elements

• Only when modifying Active Directory permissions

• To ensure users have only the minimum permissions needed for their tasks

What is the purpose of the Advanced Security Settings dialog box in Windows?

• It enables automatic assignment of basic NTFS permissions

• It allows direct management of Access Control Entries (ACEs)

• It resets all permissions to default settings

• It converts basic permissions into advanced permissions

Which of the following is true about the relationship between basic and advanced NTFS permissions?

• Advanced permissions are assigned automatically when basic permissions are set

• Basic permissions are combinations of multiple advanced permissions

• Basic and advanced permissions function independently

• Advanced permissions are only available to users with administrative privileges

What happens to NTFS permissions when a file is copied to a different folder?

• It retains its original permissions

• It inherits the permissions of the destination folder

• It becomes read-only

• It loses all permissions and must be reconfigured

Which of the following statements is true about moving files within the same NTFS volume?

• The files retain their original permissions

• The files inherit permissions from the destination folder

• The files automatically become read-only

• It inherits the permissions of the destination folder