ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
An organization uses Active Directory to manage user accounts. Which protocol does Active Directory primarily use to query and modify directory services?
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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LDAP
Active Directory uses LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) as the underlying protocol for directory queries and modifications.
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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HTTP
Why it's wrong here
HTTP is used for web traffic, not directory services.
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FTP
Why it's wrong here
FTP is for file transfers.
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SNMP
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is for network management.
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LDAP
Why this is correct
LDAP is the protocol used by Active Directory for directory access.
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Access Control Fundamentals
Key term
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a standard protocol used to access and manage directory information over a network, such as user credentials and permissions.
Key term
User
A user is any person, system, or device that interacts with an IT service, resource, or identity system, typically authenticated through credentials and authorized to perform specific actions.
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