Resolving Permission Issues Quiz

What are permissions and privileges in computing?

a) Actions a user can perform on the operating system.

b) Actions a user or system process can perform on a computer system, like accessing specific files or devices.

c) Both a) and b)

d) Neither a) nor b)

Which principle suggests that users should be given the minimum level of access necessary to perform their tasks?

a) Principle of Maximum Privilege

b) Principle of Least Privilege

c) Principle of Adequate Privilege

d) Principle of Most Privilege

What is the difference between a permission and a user right?

a) A permission is specific to a user, while a user right is specific to a system process.

b) A permission is specific to an object (like a file), while a user right is system-wide.

c) There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable.

d) A permission allows users to modify system settings, while a user right allows users to access specific files.

How can permissions be adjusted to resolve permission issues?

a) By changing group memberships.

b) By adding or removing user-specific permissions.

c) By removing user or group access, or adding denials.

d) All of the above.

What are effective permissions?

a) The permissions assigned to the user when they first create an account.

b) The minimum permissions required to perform tasks.

c) The actual permissions that apply to a user, considering all permissions and denials.

d) The maximum permissions a user can have.

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