- A
The user's permissions are inherited from a different group that denies access.
Why wrong: No other permissions exist.
- B
The user's group lacks the 'System > View' privilege on the Development folder.
The user cannot see objects if they don't have the View privilege on the parent folder.
- C
The user's role does not include the 'Folder > Create' privilege.
Why wrong: Not needed to view existing folders.
- D
The user's group has been assigned 'No Access' on the Development folder.
Why wrong: If 'No Access' were assigned, the user would not see any VMs under that folder, which matches, but the issue is likely a missing View privilege.
Question 288 of 521
VCP-DCV vSphere Security Practice Question
This VCP-DCV practice question tests your understanding of vsphere security. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
A vSphere administrator is troubleshooting a permissions issue. A user named 'backup_admin' is a member of the AD group 'Backup Operators'. The group has been assigned a custom role at the datacenter level with the following privileges: Virtual machine > Provisioning > Create snapshot, Virtual machine > State > Create, Revert, Remove snapshot. The user can see all VMs in the 'Production' folder but cannot see VMs in the 'Development' folder, even though both folders are under the same datacenter. The administrator confirms that no other permissions exist for this user or group, and propagation is enabled. What is the most likely reason the user cannot see the Development VMs?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"most likely"Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
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
✓
The user's group lacks the 'System > View' privilege on the Development folder.
Option B is correct. To see objects in vCenter, a user must have the 'System > View' privilege on the parent folder. The user can see VMs in the Production folder because that folder likely inherits the 'System > View' privilege or has it explicitly. However, the Development folder does not have the 'System > View' privilege assigned to the user or group, so the VMs inside are invisible. Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of another group denying access, and propagation is enabled. Option C is incorrect because 'Folder > Create' is not required to view existing folders or VMs. Option D is incorrect because if 'No Access' were assigned, the user would not see any objects at all; the issue is specifically the lack of 'View' on the Development folder.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The user's permissions are inherited from a different group that denies access.
Why it's wrong here
No other permissions exist.
- ✓
The user's group lacks the 'System > View' privilege on the Development folder.
Why this is correct
The user cannot see objects if they don't have the View privilege on the parent folder.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
- ✗
The user's role does not include the 'Folder > Create' privilege.
Why it's wrong here
Not needed to view existing folders.
- ✗
The user's group has been assigned 'No Access' on the Development folder.
Why it's wrong here
If 'No Access' were assigned, the user would not see any VMs under that folder, which matches, but the issue is likely a missing View privilege.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security administrator must allow nursing staff to reach a patient records server while blocking access from the guest Wi-Fi VLAN. After applying an extended ACL, traffic is still blocked from nursing workstations. The ACL was applied outbound instead of inbound on the wrong interface. Questions like this test ACL direction and placement rules.
What to study next
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What does this VCP-DCV question test?
vSphere Security — This question tests vSphere Security — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The user's group lacks the 'System > View' privilege on the Development folder. — Option B is correct. To see objects in vCenter, a user must have the 'System > View' privilege on the parent folder. The user can see VMs in the Production folder because that folder likely inherits the 'System > View' privilege or has it explicitly. However, the Development folder does not have the 'System > View' privilege assigned to the user or group, so the VMs inside are invisible. Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of another group denying access, and propagation is enabled. Option C is incorrect because 'Folder > Create' is not required to view existing folders or VMs. Option D is incorrect because if 'No Access' were assigned, the user would not see any objects at all; the issue is specifically the lack of 'View' on the Development folder.
What should I do if I get this VCP-DCV question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related VCP-DCV questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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