When setting up a file system that is intended to be shared among several users, it is good practice to configure permissions so that:

(A) each user can only view the contents of a folder but not modify it.

(B) the administrator must manually give each user access to each folder and file each time it is needed.

(C) each user's account is able to access all of the folders and files.

(D) each user's account is able to access only the folders and files necessary.

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Tristin Stone

31 May, 17:12

When setting up a file system that is intended to be shared among several users, it is good practice to configure permissions so that:

(A) each user can only view the contents of a folder but not modify it.

(B) the administrator must manually give each user access to each folder and file each time it is needed.

(C) each user's account is able to access all of the folders and files.

(D) each user's account is able to access only the folders and files necessary.

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Kathy Moyer · Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Defeats the purpose if it cannot be modified. Why manually set things when inheritance is beautiful and easy. Giving them all full access is definitely going to cause problems. The principle of security is KISS - Keep it simple, silly. Give them access to the folders and files they need, but not everything.