Core 2 PBQ 3: Windows Permissions

Determine why a user cannot access a shared folder and choose the correct permission fix.

A+ Core 2 PBQ

Scenario

A user was moved into Accounting. They can see a shared folder but cannot open the monthly reports.

User and Folder Details

ItemValue
Userj.smith
Current groupDomain Users
Required groupAccounting
Folder\\FS01\Accounting\Reports

Permissions

Share: Everyone Read
NTFS: Accounting Modify
NTFS: Domain Admins Full Control
NTFS: Domain Users No access

Answer the PBQ

Instructor Answer

Cause: j.smith is not in the Accounting group.

Best fix: Add the user to the Accounting group. Do not over-permission.