The answer is the Users group, because its default Modify permission on a folder includes the advanced permission "Delete Subfolders and Files," which overrides the standard Delete restriction. While the basic Delete permission only allows a user to remove files they own, this advanced permission grants the ability to delete files created by other users within that container. On the CompTIA ITF+ FC0-U61 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how NTFS permissions delete behavior differs between standard and advanced settings—a common trap is assuming that Modify only allows users to edit their own content. Remember the key distinction: standard Delete is owner-only, but "Delete Subfolders and Files" is a container-level override that applies to everyone with Modify. A useful memory tip is to think of it as "Modify = Delete for all, not just self."
FC0-U61 Security Practice Question
This FC0-U61 practice question tests your understanding of security. 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.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
C:\Users\Admin>icacls C:\Shared
C:\Shared Everyone:(OI)(CI)(RX)
Admin:(OI)(CI)(F)
Users:(OI)(CI)(M)
Successfully processed 1 files.
Refer to the exhibit. A security analyst reviews the NTFS permissions on the C:\Shared folder. Which user or group has the ability to delete files created by other users?
Refer to the exhibit.
C:\Users\Admin>icacls C:\Shared
C:\Shared Everyone:(OI)(CI)(RX)
Admin:(OI)(CI)(F)
Users:(OI)(CI)(M)
Successfully processed 1 files.
A
Users
Users have Modify (M) permissions, which include the ability to delete files and subfolders, even those created by other users.
B
No user or group
Why wrong: Both Admin and Users have permissions that allow deletion.
C
Admin
Why wrong: Admin has Full Control (F) and can delete files, but the question asks for the group that can delete files created by other users; Admin is an individual account, not a group. However, if the question implies 'which group', then Admin is not a group. But to be precise, the correct answer is Users.
D
Everyone
Why wrong: Everyone has only Read & Execute (RX) permissions, which do not include the ability to delete files.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Users
The 'Users' group in Windows NTFS has the 'Modify' permission on the C:\Shared folder by default, which includes the 'Delete Subfolders and Files' advanced permission. This allows members of the Users group to delete files created by other users, even if they are not the owner of those files. The 'Delete' permission alone only allows deletion of one's own files, but 'Delete Subfolders and Files' overrides that restriction for the container.
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.
✓
Users
Why this is correct
Users have Modify (M) permissions, which include the ability to delete files and subfolders, even those created by other users.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
No user or group
Why it's wrong here
Both Admin and Users have permissions that allow deletion.
✗
Admin
Why it's wrong here
Admin has Full Control (F) and can delete files, but the question asks for the group that can delete files created by other users; Admin is an individual account, not a group. However, if the question implies 'which group', then Admin is not a group. But to be precise, the correct answer is Users.
✗
Everyone
Why it's wrong here
Everyone has only Read & Execute (RX) permissions, which do not include the ability to delete files.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between the standard 'Delete' permission and the advanced 'Delete Subfolders and Files' permission, trapping candidates who assume that only the file owner or an administrator can delete files created by others.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NTFS permissions include a special advanced permission called 'Delete Subfolders and Files' (also known as 'Delete Child') that allows a user to delete objects within a folder even if they do not have the 'Delete' permission on those individual objects. This is distinct from the standard 'Delete' permission, which only allows deletion of the object itself if the user owns it or has explicit 'Delete' permission. In Windows, the 'Modify' standard permission includes both 'Delete' and 'Delete Subfolders and Files', which is why the 'Users' group can delete files created by others in the shared folder.
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.
TExam Day Tips
→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 FC0-U61 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
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Security — This question tests Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Users — The 'Users' group in Windows NTFS has the 'Modify' permission on the C:\Shared folder by default, which includes the 'Delete Subfolders and Files' advanced permission. This allows members of the Users group to delete files created by other users, even if they are not the owner of those files. The 'Delete' permission alone only allows deletion of one's own files, but 'Delete Subfolders and Files' overrides that restriction for the container.
What should I do if I get this FC0-U61 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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