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SSCP Practice Question: A security administrator needs to set file…
A security administrator needs to set file permissions on a shared folder so that only members of the 'Finance' group can read and write to it. All existing permissions should be removed. Which command should the administrator use?
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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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icacls shared_folder /grant Finance:(M) /inheritance:r
'icacls shared_folder /grant Finance:(M) /inheritance:r' grants Modify (which includes read and write) and removes inheritance, effectively replacing all existing permissions. Option A is wrong because 'cacls' is deprecated and the syntax '/E /P' is incorrect for this requirement. Option B is wrong because Full Control (F) grants more than read and write. Option D is wrong because (RW) is not a valid icacls permission mask; the correct mask for read/write is (M) for Modify.
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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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cacls shared_folder /E /P Finance:RW
Why it's wrong here
cacls is deprecated and requires different syntax.
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icacls shared_folder /grant Finance:(F) /inheritance:r
Why it's wrong here
Full Control grants additional permissions like delete, which is excessive.
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icacls shared_folder /grant Finance:(M) /inheritance:r
Why this is correct
Modify includes read and write, and /inheritance:r removes inherited permissions.
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icacls shared_folder /grant Finance:(RW)
Why it's wrong here
(RW) is not a standard icacls permission mask; use (M) for modify.
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