Practice Role In Operating Systems (10.4.1.4) - Protection and Security
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Role in Operating Systems

Practice - Role in Operating Systems

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the principle of least privilege state?

💡 Hint: Consider what 'least' implies.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of malware.

💡 Hint: Think of harmful software.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of access control mechanisms?

Prevent unauthorized access
Enhance performance
Reduce costs

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of security.

Question 2

True or False: The principle of least privilege suggests users should have all permissions by default.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of 'least.'

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple access control matrix for a file management system with three users and four files. Describe possible user permissions.

💡 Hint: Think about common roles for each user.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of a denial-of-service attack on system integrity. What are the potential consequences in a multi-user environment?

💡 Hint: Consider how services are maintained.

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