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Which of the following is the primary purpose of Access Control Lists (ACLs)?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of Access Control Lists (ACLs)?
- To control access in operating systems only
- To control access in both file systems and networks (correct)
- To control access in file systems only
- To control access in networks only
What are the three most commonly used permissions in ACLs for file systems?
What are the three most commonly used permissions in ACLs for file systems?
- Read, modify, and delete
- Read, write, and execute (correct)
- Read, modify, and execute
- Read, write, and delete
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of ACLs?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of ACLs?
- Controlling access in networks
- Controlling access in databases (correct)
- Controlling access in file systems
- Controlling access in operating systems
What does the 'execute' permission in an ACL allow?
What does the 'execute' permission in an ACL allow?
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Study Notes
Access Control Lists (ACLs) Purpose
- Primary purpose of ACLs is to define and manage permissions for users or groups regarding access to system resources.
- ACLs help enforce security policies by specifying who can access certain files or directories and what operations they can perform.
Commonly Used Permissions in ACLs
- Read permission: Allows users to view the content of a file or directory.
- Write permission: Enables users to modify or delete a file or directory.
- Execute permission: Permits users to run a file as a program or access a directory to search for files.
Misconceptions About ACLs
- ACLs do NOT serve the purpose of tracking user activity; they focus solely on granting or denying permissions.
Execute Permission Functionality
- The 'execute' permission allows users to run executable files or scripts, and for directories, it permits the user to access and traverse through the directory's contents.
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Test your knowledge on Access Control Lists (ACLs) with this quiz! Learn about how ACLs are implemented to control access in file systems and network traffic. Explore their common usage in firewalls and routers.
