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What is the difference between mandatory access control (MAC) and discretionary access control (DAC)?

  • A. MAC is controlled by the discretion of the owner and DAC is controlled by an administrator
  • B. MAC is the strictest of all levels of control and DAC is object-based access
  • C. DAC is controlled by the operating system and MAC is controlled by an administrator
  • D. DAC is the strictest of all levels of control and MAC is object-based access
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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Leo_Visser
Highly Voted 3 years, 10 months ago
B is correct, MAC is considered the strictest level of access controll where information is classified in levels and users are given certain levels. With DAC the permissions are tied to an object and they are set by the owner.
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drdecker100
Most Recent 7 months ago
Selected Answer: B
The correct answer is B. MAC is the strictest of all levels of control and DAC is object-based access. Mandatory Access Control (MAC) is a security mechanism in which the access to objects is restricted based on predefined rules established by an administrator or the system. These rules take precedence over the user's wishes or personal preferences. Discretionary Access Control (DAC) is a security mechanism in which the owner of an object, such as a file or a process, decides who can access it and what they can do with it. The access is based on the discretion of the object's owner. So, in summary, MAC is more restrictive and controlled by rules, while DAC is based on the discretion of the object owner.
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WISDOM2080
1 year, 7 months ago
B. MAC is the strictest of all levels of control and DAC is object-based access
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Eng_ahmedyoussef
2 years, 7 months ago
B is correct
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halamah
3 years, 5 months ago
B IS CORRECT
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