Google ChromeOS Administrator Exam - Topic 1 Question 5 Discussion

Actual exam question for Google's ChromeOS Administrator exam

Question #: 5
Topic #: 1

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What is a best practice for admin accounts on the Google Admin console?

ASuper Admins should be used for all changes to the domain

BGroup Admins should have 2FA enabled only if given security policy controls

CSuper Admins should use a separate user account tor day-to-day activities

DGroup Admins should have access to multiple groups

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Suggested Answer: C

The principle of least privilege dictates that users should only have the minimum access necessary to perform their job functions. This applies to super admins as well. Using a separate user account for daily activities reduces the risk of accidental misconfiguration or unauthorized changes due to the elevated privileges associated with the super admin role.

Security:By using a separate account,super admins limit the potential attack surface in case their regular account is compromised.

Accountability:It's easier to track actions and changes when different accounts are used for different purposes.

Recovery:If the super admin account is locked or disabled,having a separate account allows for easier recovery.

by Sheridan at May 28, 2024, 04:52 AM

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Willow

3 months ago

I thought Super Admins were supposed to handle everything.

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Selma

3 months ago

Group Admins should have 2FA enabled regardless of policy controls!

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Paola

3 months ago

Wait, is it really necessary to have a separate account? Seems like extra work.

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Kiera

4 months ago

I agree, it's safer that way.

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Shakira

4 months ago

Super Admins should definitely use a separate account for daily tasks!

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Patria

4 months ago

I vaguely recall that Group Admins should have specific permissions, but I can't remember if they should have access to multiple groups or not.

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Frank

4 months ago

I feel like we went over something similar in class, and I thought it was best to have separate accounts for different tasks. That makes me lean towards C.

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Donte

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think we practiced a question about 2FA for admins, and it seemed like it was crucial for security.

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Glenn

5 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of limiting Super Admin access to reduce risks, so I think option C makes sense.

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Ira

5 months ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. The key is to limit super admin access as much as possible and use the appropriate admin roles for different tasks. Separating duties and enabling 2FA where needed are definitely best practices here.

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Dusti

5 months ago

Okay, let's think this through. Super admins should have a separate account for day-to-day activities, and 2FA should be required for group admins if the security policy calls for it. I'm pretty confident those are the right approaches, but I'll double-check the options to be sure.

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Tequila

5 months ago

Hmm, this one has me a bit stumped. I'll need to review the Google Admin console documentation to make sure I understand the different admin roles and security best practices. Gotta be careful with those super admin accounts!

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Lelia

5 months ago

I think the best approach here is to focus on the key concepts of admin account management, like least privilege and separation of duties. The question seems to be testing our understanding of Google's recommended practices.

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Ernie

5 months ago

The key here is to choose the tool that best integrates with your existing development environment, which includes VS Code and IntelliJ. I'd go with Cloud Code since it's designed for that.

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Abraham

5 months ago

I feel like I've seen a question similar to this in practice tests before... maybe it's the Risk Manager? I just can't recall the specifics.

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Christiane

5 months ago

I think I've got it! The key is to count the number of unique users in Group1, since that's the group we're assigning the license to.

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