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Logical Security Concepts →mediumMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

Quick Answer

The answer is to add the user to a group that already has 'Modify' permission. This is correct because it leverages group-based access control, which allows you to grant modify permission to a user via group membership rather than assigning permissions individually. By placing the user into an existing group with the required rights, you follow the principle of least administrative effort and avoid creating a complex, hard-to-maintain permission structure. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of NTFS permissions and the efficiency of group nesting—a common trap is to think you must change the Sales group’s permission, which would affect all its members, or to assign Modify directly to the user, which breaks best practices. Remember the memory tip: “Group first, user last”—always manage permissions through groups to keep security simple and scalable.

220-1102 Logical Security Concepts Practice Question

This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of logical security concepts. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 user calls the help desk because they cannot access a shared folder on the network. The user's account is part of the 'Sales' group, which has 'Read' permission, but the user needs to modify files. What is the most efficient way to grant the required access?

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A
Assign 'Full Control' to the user's account directly
Why wrong: Full Control grants excessive permissions, including the ability to change permissions, which violates the principle of least privilege.
B
Add the user to a group that has 'Modify' permission
Modify permission allows reading, writing, and deleting files, which meets the user's need without granting unnecessary rights.
C
Change the folder's sharing settings to 'Everyone' with 'Read/Write'
Why wrong: This would give all users access, which is insecure and not efficient for a single user.
D
Remove the user from the Sales group and add them to a new group with 'Read' permission
Why wrong: This would remove their existing read access and still not grant modify permission, so it does not solve the problem.

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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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Add the user to a group that has 'Modify' permission

Adding the user to a group with 'Modify' permissions is efficient because it avoids individual permission assignments and follows the principle of group-based access control. This ensures the user can edit files without overcomplicating permissions.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

✗
Assign 'Full Control' to the user's account directly
Why it's wrong here
Full Control grants excessive permissions, including the ability to change permissions, which violates the principle of least privilege.
✓
Add the user to a group that has 'Modify' permission
Why this is correct
Modify permission allows reading, writing, and deleting files, which meets the user's need without granting unnecessary rights.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Change the folder's sharing settings to 'Everyone' with 'Read/Write'
Why it's wrong here
This would give all users access, which is insecure and not efficient for a single user.
✗
Remove the user from the Sales group and add them to a new group with 'Read' permission
Why it's wrong here
This would remove their existing read access and still not grant modify permission, so it does not solve the problem.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.

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How to think about this question

This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

KKey Concepts to Remember

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

Underline the problem statement mentally.
Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

A practitioner preparing for the 220-1202 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.

What to study next

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What does this 220-1202 question test?

Logical Security Concepts — This question tests Logical Security Concepts — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Add the user to a group that has 'Modify' permission — Adding the user to a group with 'Modify' permissions is efficient because it avoids individual permission assignments and follows the principle of group-based access control. This ensures the user can edit files without overcomplicating permissions.

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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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