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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A user wants to ensure that a document cannot be…
A user wants to ensure that a document cannot be edited by others. Which file property should be set?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse the read-only property with the hidden or system attributes, mistakenly thinking that hiding a file or marking it as system will prevent editing, when in fact only read-only enforces write protection at the file system level.
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Why each option matters
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Read-only
The read-only property prevents users from modifying or deleting the file's contents, as it restricts write access to the file. When set, any attempt to edit and save the document will result in an error unless the file is saved with a new name or the property is cleared. This is the standard file attribute used in Windows and other operating systems to enforce write protection at the file system level.
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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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Archive
Why it's wrong here
The Archive attribute flags a file as needing backup and is cleared by backup tools; it has no bearing on editing rights. It is tempting because it appears in the same properties dialogue, and it would be correct when configuring incremental backup software to identify changed files for the next backup run.
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Hidden
Why it's wrong here
The Hidden attribute only removes the file from default directory listings; anyone can still open and modify its contents. It is tempting because concealment feels like protection, and it would be the right choice when the goal is simply to keep a file out of ordinary view rather than restrict editing.
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System
Why it's wrong here
The System attribute marks a file as a protected operating system file, which Windows hides and warns about deleting; it does not prevent content editing. It is tempting because it sounds like a protective flag, and it would be correct for shielding OS-critical files from casual deletion or display.
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Read-only
Why this is correct
The read-only attribute prevents users from saving modifications to the file, satisfying the requirement that the document cannot be edited. Other properties such as hidden or archive control visibility or backup status, not write protection.
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