100-140 Question 280
Single answerA user reports that an application on their workstation cannot access a required network resource. Upon investigation, you find that the application is being blocked by the operating system's permission settings. What should you do to resolve the issue while maintaining security best practices?
- A
Grant the application full administrator-level permissions to ensure access to all resources.
- B
Modify the application's permissions to allow access only to the specific resource it needs.
- C
Disable the operating system's permission settings for the application to bypass restrictions.
- D
Reinstall the application to reset its permissions and gain access to the resource.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The principle of least privilege ensures that an application has only the permissions necessary to perform its intended function, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access or exploitation. Modifying permissions specifically for the required resource addresses the issue while maintaining security.
- A. Incorrect.
Granting full administrator-level permissions is not a best practice because it poses a security risk by exposing the system to potential misuse or exploitation.
- B. Correct.
Modifying the application's permissions to allow access only to the specific resource it needs follows the principle of least privilege, which is a security best practice.
- C. Incorrect.
Disabling the operating system's permission settings would completely bypass security mechanisms, leaving the system vulnerable to threats.
- D. Incorrect.
Reinstalling the application is unnecessary in this situation, as the issue is related to permissions, not installation integrity.