USERS and GROUP FACTS Flashcards
The ability to use a computer is controlled through a ____ _______.
user account
The user account i__________ a specific ____.
identifies
user
Logon:
is the process of authenticating to the computer by supplying a user account name and password associated with that user account.
Rights:
On Windows, the ability to perform actions on a computer, such as modifying system settings or installing hardware.
Permissions:
Identify what the user can do with Access to files, folders, and printers
Windows includes what two built-in users?
The Administrator Account
The Guest account
The Administrator account has all ______ and ___________ on the computer.
rights and permissions
The Guest account has very _______ capabilities, usually restricted to _______ __, _______ files, and running some programs.
limited
logging on, viewing
As a security measure, Windows XP and later automatically ________ the _____ account to prevent _____ to the system.
disables, Guest
logon
Rights and ___________ can be _______ to multiple users by using ______.
permissions, assigned
groups
___________ assigned to the group are granted to ___ ____ members.
Privileges
all group
ON a Windows system, users and groups are stored in one of two locations, what are they?
- Local accounts
2. Domain accounts
Where are Local accounts stored?
Each computer
Local accounts are stored on each computer and control ______ to _________ on ____ computer.
access, resources
that
Where are Domain accounts stored?
In a central database called the Active Directory.
What is a Domain Controller?
A special server that holds (among other things) user accounts, groups, and the rights and permissions assigned to them.
Windows systems have default groups that are created automatically. What are they (list five).
- Administrators
- Backup Operators
- Power Users
- Users
- Guests
What capabilities does the default Administrators have?
Complete and unrestricted access to the computer, including every system right.
The Administrator user account and any account designated as a “computer administrator” is a member of which group?
Administrators
What are the capabilities of Backup Operators?
Backup and restore files (regardless of permissions), log on locally, and shut down the system.
Can members of the Backup Operators change security settings?
No
Capabilities of Power users:
Create user accounts and modify and delete accounts they create.
Create local groups
Remove users from local groups they create
Remove users from the Power Users, Users, and Guests groups
Change the system date and time
Install applications
Members of the Power users cannot:
Change membership fo the Administrators or Backup Operators groups
Take ownership of files
Backup or restore files
Load or unload device drivers
Manage security and auditing logs
True or False
Windows Vista/7 no longer uses the Power Users group, although it still exists for backwards compatibility.
True
