Practice Access Control (11.2) - Database Security and Authorization - Introduction to Database Systems
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Question 1 Easy

Define access control in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider what kinds of user actions are regulated.

Question 2 Easy

What does authentication verify?

💡 Hint: Think about the methods users use to log in.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of access control in database systems?

To allow all users unrestricted access
To manage user permissions
To create backups

💡 Hint: Think about why security is essential in database systems.

Question 2

True or False: In DAC, access permissions can only be managed by database administrators.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider who owns the objects in a database.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a small database scenario using DAC. Specify a table and demonstrate how you would grant and revoke privileges among 3 users.

💡 Hint: Think about ownership and how grants work in SQL.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique an organization that opts exclusively for MAC. What limitation might they face when needing to adapt roles quickly?

💡 Hint: Consider environments that require quick response to changing tasks.

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