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By default, the Linux operating system uses what access control to manage files/users?
Suggested Answer: B
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47 comments · newest first
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Lindsey
11 months ago
I had no idea, that's interesting!
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Alyce
11 months ago
Nope, it's definitely Discretionary.
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Keshia
12 months ago
Wait, are you sure? I thought it was Mandatory Access Control.
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Francis
12 months ago
Agreed, that's how Linux rolls!
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Tamesha
1 year ago
It's definitely Discretionary Access Control.
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Mabel
1 year ago
I feel like I’ve seen questions where Least Privilege was mentioned, but that’s more about permissions, right?
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Georgeanna
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought Linux might use Mandatory Access Control for some distributions.
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Ora
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question about access control models, and I think Discretionary Access Control was the answer there too.
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Tamera
1 year ago
I think Linux uses Discretionary Access Control by default, but I’m not completely sure.
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Jeff
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident that the default access control in Linux is Discretionary Access Control. That's the model where users have control over the permissions for their own files and resources. I'll select option A.
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Laurel
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I know Linux has access control, but I can't recall the specific default model. I'll have to make an educated guess and go with option B, Mandatory Access Control.
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Phuong
1 year ago
Okay, I remember learning about the different access control models in Linux. I believe the default is Discretionary Access Control, which allows users to control access to their own files and resources. I'll select option A.
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Agustin
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know Linux has different access control models, but I can't remember which one is the default. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Ronnie
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the default access control in Linux is Discretionary Access Control, so I'll go with option A.
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My
1 year ago
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Ben
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I know fixed costs are those that don't change with output, but I'm not sure which of these options would be considered a fixed cost. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Ollie
1 year ago
I think increasing the duration of the test might be a good option if traffic is low, but I'm not totally sure about the other option.
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Shaquana
1 year ago
Mandatory Access Control? What is this, a military-grade OS? Linux is all about freedom, man. It's gotta be Discretionary Access Control.
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Helene
1 year ago
Mandatory Access Control is more rigid and restrictive, not really in line with Linux's philosophy.
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Georgene
1 year ago
Exactly, it's all about giving users the power to manage their own resources.
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Denise
1 year ago
Yeah, that's true. With DAC, users have control over their own files and can grant access to others.
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Lezlie
1 year ago
I think you're right, Linux is all about freedom so it makes sense that it uses Discretionary Access Control.
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Sanjuana
1 year ago
Least Privilege? Really? That's way too restrictive for a desktop operating system like Linux. I think the correct answer is Discretionary Access Control.
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Gail
1 year ago
I'm going with Full Control. I mean, who needs access control when you can just have all the permissions, right? *wink wink*
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Tesha
1 year ago
Nickole: Right, it's about limiting access based on user permissions.
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Nickole
1 year ago
User 2: Oh, I see. So it's not Full Control then.
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Cordelia
1 year ago
User 1: Actually, Linux uses Discretionary Access Control by default.
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Dorothy
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be C) Least Privilege, as it follows the principle of granting users only the permissions they need.
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Cammy
2 years ago
I agree with Coletta, because Linux allows users to set permissions on their own files.
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Coletta
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Discretionary Access Control.
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Devon
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be C) Least Privilege, as it follows the principle of giving users only the permissions they need.
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Shawna
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm leaning towards Mandatory Access Control. Doesn't Linux have a strict security model by default?
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Marleen
1 year ago
B) Mandatory Access Control
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Eleonore
1 year ago
I think you're right, Linux does have a strict security model by default.
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Mammie
1 year ago
D) Full Control
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Aileen
1 year ago
C) Least Privilege
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Rachael
1 year ago
B) Mandatory Access Control
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Wava
1 year ago
A) Discretionary Access Control
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Linn
2 years ago
User 2: Yeah, it's known for its strict security measures.
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Louis
2 years ago
User 1: I think you're right, Linux does use Mandatory Access Control.
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Laila
2 years ago
I'm pretty sure the default access control in Linux is Discretionary Access Control. That's what I learned in my Linux admin course.
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Freida
1 year ago
Exactly, it gives users a lot of control over their own data.
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Jaime
1 year ago
So, it's up to the user to decide who can access their files.
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Susana
2 years ago
Yes, that's correct. It allows users to set permissions on their own files.
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Cordie
2 years ago
I think you're right, Linux does use Discretionary Access Control by default.
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Lawanda
2 years ago
I agree with Micaela, because Linux allows users to set permissions on their own files.
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Micaela
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Discretionary Access Control.