EXIN Foundation in IT Service Management based on ISO/IEC 20000 — Question 6

My user profile specifies which network drives I can read and write to. What is the name of the type of logical access management wherein my access and rights are determined centrally?

Answer options

• A. Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
• B. Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
• C. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Mandatory Access Control (MAC), as it involves centrally managed permissions that dictate access rights. Discretionary Access Control (DAC) allows users to control access to their own resources, which does not fit the scenario described. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) relates to cryptographic key management and does not pertain to access control policies.