Exploring the Windows File System

This video tutorial, hosted by Tim Medina, is part of the Cyber Aces series focusing on the Windows file system. It covers the basics of the Windows file system, including drive structures and user directories. The tutorial also delves into alternate data streams, explaining their origin and use in Windows. Additionally, it discusses permissions, integrity controls, and discretionary access control lists, highlighting how they function within the Windows operating system. The session concludes with exercises and questions to reinforce learning.

What is typically the drive letter for the operating system in Windows?

• E:

• C:

• D:

• F:

Which directory is used for 32-bit applications on a 64-bit Windows system?

• C:\Windows

• C:\Windows\System32

• C:\Program Files (x86)

• C:\Program Files

Where does Windows store user-specific application data?

• C:\Windows\AppData

• C:\Documents and Settings

• C:\Users\\AppData

• C:\ProgramData

What is the purpose of an alternate data stream in Windows?

• To increase file size

• To encrypt data

• To store metadata about files

• To create backups

Which command is used to view the contents of an alternate data stream?

• notepad stream:

• type stream:

• more < file:stream

• dir /r

What does the 'low' integrity level in Windows signify?

• High security risk

• Low risk of system impact if compromised

• Administrative privileges

• External network access only

Which type of permission allows full control over a file in Windows?

• Write

• Read

• Full control

• Execute

What is the effect of an explicit deny in Windows file permissions?

• Only applies to system files

• Is the default setting for new files

• Is ignored if any allow exists

• Overrides all allows

If a user has an inherited allow and an explicit deny for a file, what is the result?

• User can execute but not write to the file

• User can access the file

• User cannot access the file

• User can modify but not read the file

What happens if a user has an explicit allow and an inherited deny for a file?

• User cannot access the file

• User can access the file

• User's access depends on file type

• User can only modify the file