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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit
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Refer to the exhibit. Error Log: [2024-05-10 14:23:45] ERROR: Unable to write to file 'C:\Program Files\App\data.txt'. Access is denied. [2024-05-10 14:23:46] WARNING: Application data may not be saved.
Refer to the exhibit. A user sees this error when using an application. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between permission errors and other common issues like disk space or file corruption, so candidates must recognize that a 'cannot write' error points to access rights, not storage capacity or data integrity.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The application does not have permission to write to the folder.
The error message indicates the application cannot write to the specified folder. This is most commonly caused by insufficient file system permissions, such as the user account lacking Write or Modify access to the directory. Without the correct NTFS or share permissions, the application cannot create or modify files, resulting in a write failure.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The application does not have permission to write to the folder.
Why this is correct
The error 'Access is denied' directly indicates insufficient permissions.
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Antivirus software is blocking the application.
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus blocking would show a different security warning.
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The data file is corrupted.
Why it's wrong here
Corruption would cause read errors, not write access denied.
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The hard drive is full.
Why it's wrong here
A full drive would give 'disk full' error, not 'access denied'.
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