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Logical Security Concepts →hardMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

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The answer is to configure the shared drive permissions using security groups and add the coworkers to the appropriate group. This is correct because the root cause of password sharing is that access is tied to individual accounts, which forces users to share credentials when coworkers need the same resource. By implementing group-based permissions with proper access control lists (ACLs), you grant access to a group rather than an individual, eliminating the need to share passwords while maintaining necessary access. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this tests your understanding of access control models and the principle of least privilege—a common trap is to choose user training or password complexity policies, but those don’t address the structural flaw. Remember the memory tip: “Groups grant, passwords protect”—always assign permissions to groups, not people, to prevent sharing.

220-1102 Logical Security Concepts Practice Question

This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of logical security concepts. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.

A technician discovers that a user has been sharing their login credentials with coworkers to allow them to access a shared drive. The company's security policy prohibits password sharing. What is the most effective way to prevent this behavior while still allowing necessary access?

Question 1hardmultiple choice

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A
Disable the user's account and create a generic shared account for the drive.
Why wrong: Generic accounts violate security principles and make auditing impossible; they encourage further misuse.
B
Implement a Group Policy that forces password changes every 30 days.
Why wrong: Frequent password changes may reduce sharing but do not address the underlying need for shared access.
C
Configure the shared drive permissions using security groups and add the coworkers to the appropriate group.
This grants necessary access without sharing passwords, enforcing least privilege and accountability.
D
Send a company-wide email reminding users not to share passwords.
Why wrong: Education is important but often insufficient to stop the behavior without technical controls.

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Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

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Configure the shared drive permissions using security groups and add the coworkers to the appropriate group.

The root cause is that the shared drive access is tied to individual accounts, encouraging sharing. Implementing group-based permissions with proper access control lists (ACLs) allows the company to grant access to a group rather than an individual, eliminating the need to share passwords. Additionally, enforcing a policy of non-repudiation and using audit logs can deter sharing.

Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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Disable the user's account and create a generic shared account for the drive.
Why it's wrong here
Generic accounts violate security principles and make auditing impossible; they encourage further misuse.
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Implement a Group Policy that forces password changes every 30 days.
Why it's wrong here
Frequent password changes may reduce sharing but do not address the underlying need for shared access.
✓
Configure the shared drive permissions using security groups and add the coworkers to the appropriate group.
Why this is correct
This grants necessary access without sharing passwords, enforcing least privilege and accountability.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
✗
Send a company-wide email reminding users not to share passwords.
Why it's wrong here
Education is important but often insufficient to stop the behavior without technical controls.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic

NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.

KKey Concepts to Remember

Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.

TExam Day Tips

Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.

Key takeaway

NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.

What to study next

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What does this 220-1202 question test?

Logical Security Concepts — This question tests Logical Security Concepts — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Configure the shared drive permissions using security groups and add the coworkers to the appropriate group. — The root cause is that the shared drive access is tied to individual accounts, encouraging sharing. Implementing group-based permissions with proper access control lists (ACLs) allows the company to grant access to a group rather than an individual, eliminating the need to share passwords. Additionally, enforcing a policy of non-repudiation and using audit logs can deter sharing.

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What is the key concept behind this question?

Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.

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