5 - Web Applications Security and Settings 2022

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What type of information will customers receive from Schneider Electric after registration?

System performance metrics

New features (correct)

Trial license updates

Product discounts

Which statement accurately reflects Schneider Electric's policy on registration information?

They will never sell or share this information. (correct)

They will share registration information with partners only.

They will keep the information confidential for 30 days.

They will sell the information to third parties.

What action can be performed regarding manual control in Diagrams?

Change the default settings without confirmation.

Impose a limit on manual control actions.

Enable or disable manual control actions. (correct)

Automatically control all devices.

Which of the following is NOT included in the occasional product information sent to customers?

Warranty extensions Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential manual control action that can be performed in Diagrams?

Resetting values on devices Signup and view all the answers

What functionality does the confirmation method provide in the software?

It sets the procedure for manual control actions. Signup and view all the answers

How does Schneider Electric handle the collected data from customers?

It depends on the specific services received. Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario will this registration page not appear in the system?

When the system is on a trial or developer license. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the user to access control actions in diagrams?

User must have at least Controller level access or higher. Signup and view all the answers

Which connection type is necessary for controlling diagrams?

HTTPS connection. Signup and view all the answers

What must the user do to reflect changes made to a.dgm in the browser?

Refresh the browser manually. Signup and view all the answers

Who can access the Diagram Control Options settings?

Only Supervisor level users. Signup and view all the answers

What does the user need to do to modify confirmation method settings?

Enable Control in Diagrams first. Signup and view all the answers

Which login method is applicable only if Windows Users are configured?

Manual login only. Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the default state of Control in Diagrams?

It is disabled by default. Signup and view all the answers

To change the confirmation method, which option must the user select?

Dialog box with password or without. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of One-Click Login for Windows users?

It simplifies the login process. Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary condition for enabling login exclusively for Windows users?

There must be at least one Windows user with Supervisor access. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about session timeout settings is true?

Timeout can be set for both web and Windows applications. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Authorized Hosts feature?

To allow third-party web resources to frame PME Web Applications. Signup and view all the answers

In a scenario where standard users are allowed to log in, what must they do?

They must enter their credentials manually. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for standard users when logging in?

They must use One-Click Login. Signup and view all the answers

What setting can be adjusted to enhance security in web applications?

Adjusting the session timeout value. Signup and view all the answers

When embedding PME Web Applications, which type of resource is permitted?

A third-party web resource specified in Authorized Hosts. Signup and view all the answers

What type of settings can users access through the Settings page of the web application?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What tool can users utilize to manage user privileges in the application?

User Manager Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features allows users to customize their experience?

Personal Preferences Signup and view all the answers

Which setting is not controlled by user privileges in web applications?

User Login History Signup and view all the answers

How do personal localization settings affect system localization settings?

They overrule the system settings. Signup and view all the answers

What must be done for certain features to be accessible in the EcoStruxureTM Power Monitoring Expert?

Enabling them in the system Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the tools available for managing system data?

Diagnostics and Services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Hierarchies tool in the web application?

Organizing devices and their relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not listed as an option on the Settings page?

Network Configuration Signup and view all the answers

Who can change their personal details within their user account?

All users Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary feature of the Alarm Views in the web applications?

Displaying notifications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tools is specifically related to billing within the application?

Billings Rates Signup and view all the answers

What does the Security setting within the web application control?

User session management Signup and view all the answers

What must be enabled for Windows user authenticated links in PME?

One-click login Signup and view all the answers

Which web browsers support High Contrast Mode according to the key points?

Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari Signup and view all the answers

What format should be used to import data to EBO systems?

XML Signup and view all the answers

Which setting must an Administrator/Supervisor adjust to enable High Contrast Mode?

Set System Theme to User Defined Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to test a downloaded HTML link from PME?

Open the link in a different browser Signup and view all the answers

How does PME authenticate links generated by the Integration Utility?

Through user credentials or Windows authentication Signup and view all the answers

What type of connection is required for control through Diagram?

HTTPS connection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Integration Utility in PME?

To generate pre-authenticated links to PME resources Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Web Applications Settings

Users may access the Settings page for web application settings and configuration tools
The Settings page is a sub-category of Security in PME 2022
The Settings page offers a number of tools: Users, Billings Rates, Device Manager, Device Replacement, Hierarchies, Modeling, Diagrams Control Options, System, System Log, and Diagnostics & Services

Personalization

Users can personalize the web application by setting Personal Preferences
Each Standard User can change their Personal Details from their user account

Registration & Analytics

Registration information will be shared with Schneider Electric after completion of the Registration process
Customers will receive occasional Product Information including new features, service pack releases, and recommended cybersecurity updates

Security

The Diagrams Control Options page allows users to enable or disable manual control actions in Diagrams and set the confirmation method
The user can select the confirmation method for Manual Control Actions: Dialog Box without Password or Dialog Box with Password
Control in Diagrams is disabled by default
User access permission needs to be set up in Vista for each control action in Diagrams
Users must have at least Controller level access or higher to access the Diagram Control Options settings
Control through Diagram is only available over HTTPS connection
Only Supervisor level users can access the Diagram Control Options settings
Control in Diagrams must be enabled for the confirmation method settings to be displayed

The Login Options page is only applicable if Windows Users are configured
The administrator can select from three login options: Manual Login Only, One-Click Login Only, or Manual Login and One-Click Login
The administrator can disallow login for Standard Users and only allow login for Windows Users
Standard Users, if allowed to log in, always have to enter their credentials manually

Session Timeout

The session timeout value can be set for both Web and Windows applications
The timeout value can be from 1 minute to 1440 minutes (1 day)

Integrations

Integrations is a sub-category of Security
The Integrations page includes tools for Authorized Hosts, EWS Client, and Integration Utility

Authorized Hosts

Allows admins to define third party web resources that can embed the PME Web Applications
Allows admins to control the access to third party web resources using PME Authentication

EWS Client

PME is set up as an EWS Client to pull data from EBO (EWS Server)

Integration Utility

Generates pre-authenticated links to PME resources
Authenticates the link using Standard Users or Windows Users
The downloaded HTML link must be opened in a different browser in order to test the link
One-click login must be enabled to use the Windows user authenticated links

Key Points to Remember

Users can personalize the Web Application experience by changing the language, color, region etc.
The administrator/supervisor must set the System Theme to User Defined to enable High Contrast mode.
High Contrast Mode supports only Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox or Safari
Control through Diagram is only available over HTTPS connection and for Controller or higher login access.

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