Gitte is a system administrator responsible for implementing security mechanisms.
During her presentation on security mechanisms Gitte defines <access control> as a
security mechanism that does which of the following?

A.
Proves a user identity.

B.
Provides resources access to a user or service.

C.
Provides privacy or secrecy of specific data on a system or network.

D.
Assures the originality of specific data on a system or network.

Explanation:
Access control is a door with lock that either allows you to access a
resource, or prevents access. Access may be restricted based on different criteria.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Proving a user’s identity is called authentication.
C: Privacy or secrecy of specific data is performed using encryption.
D: The originality of specific data is performed using digital signatures.