Any computer on the network is able to access any network resource without authorization from a Domain Controller, this process is called Decentralized Authorization.

Any computer on the network is able to access any network resource without authorization from a Domain Controller, this process is called Decentralized Authorization.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Sure
• D. Decentralized Access

Answer: (B)

Access control is about enforcing who can do what with each resource. In a domain-based network, a Domain Controller plays a central role in authenticating users and enforcing permissions for resources. The idea that any computer could reach any resource without authorization from the Domain Controller would mean there’s no enforcement of access controls at all, which isn’t how networks are designed to work. Decentralized authorization means permission decisions are distributed, not that access is freely granted everywhere; even then resources apply their own checks. So the statement describes an unsecured, uncontrolled scenario, not a valid form of authorization. The correct view is that this is false.

Access control is about enforcing who can do what with each resource. In a domain-based network, a Domain Controller plays a central role in authenticating users and enforcing permissions for resources. The idea that any computer could reach any resource without authorization from the Domain Controller would mean there’s no enforcement of access controls at all, which isn’t how networks are designed to work. Decentralized authorization means permission decisions are distributed, not that access is freely granted everywhere; even then resources apply their own checks. So the statement describes an unsecured, uncontrolled scenario, not a valid form of authorization. The correct view is that this is false.