14.9 - Access Control with SecurityManager
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the SecurityManager in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about what regulates code access.
What does a policy file do?
💡 Hint: What type of documents are used for configurations?
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What does the SecurityManager control?
💡 Hint: Focus on what the SecurityManager is designed to do.
True or False: Policy files are used to define which user can access a Java application.
💡 Hint: Consider what permissions are granted at the code level.
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Write a policy file that grants read permissions to a specific file and prevents execution permissions.
💡 Hint: Be specific about what permission you grant.
Discuss the potential impact on application security if the SecurityManager is completely removed in future Java versions.
💡 Hint: Consider how applications currently prevent unauthorized access.
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