ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
Which TWO of the following correctly describe components of a directory service distinguished name (DN) in LDAP? (Select two.)
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OU=Sales
In LDAP, a distinguished name uses CN (Common Name), OU (Organizational Unit), and DC (Domain Component). CN=John Smith and OU=Sales are valid components.
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OU=Sales
Why this is correct
OU (Organizational Unit) is a valid DN component.
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UID=jsmith
Why it's wrong here
UID (User ID) can be an attribute but not typically part of DN in standard LDAP.
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SN=Smith
Why it's wrong here
SN (Surname) is not a standard DN component in typical LDAP implementations.
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GID=1234
Why it's wrong here
GID (Group ID) is not part of a DN; it may be an attribute.
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CN=John Smith
Why this is correct
CN is a common component of a DN.
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