12 Questions
What is the advantage of assigning rights and permissions to a group rather than individuals?
It reduces the complexity of managing access for multiple users.
Which access criteria can be used to restrict unauthorized individuals from reconfiguring a server remotely?
Location
What does Mandatory Access Control (MAC) rely on for access control?
Security clearances and data classifications
In which environments is Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) commonly used?
Military environments
What is the primary purpose of attribute-based access control (ABAC)?
To make access decisions based on attributes of users and resources
How does Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) determine interactions between subjects and objects?
By using a set of controls
What does access control refer to?
How users and systems communicate with each other
Which entity is considered an active entity that requests access to an object?
Subject
What does the term 'execute' in access rights allow a user to do?
Execute specified programs
What is the purpose of 'Roles' in access criteria?
Assigning access control rights to a type of user based on job assignment or function
What is the main purpose of 'Groups' in assigning access control rights?
Assigning access control rights based on job role
Which of the following is NOT an access right described in the text?
Download: User may download files from the internet
This quiz covers the basics of access control in computer security, including the concepts of access, subjects, objects, and authorization. Test your knowledge on how users and systems communicate and interact with each other securely.
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