Multiple choice technology security

Temporary files

  1. Should be placed securely in a folder called “temp” in the web root

  2. Can be placed anywhere in the web root as long as there are no links to them

  3. Should be completely removed from the server

  4. Can be placed anywhere after changing the extension
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Temporary files should be completely removed from the server (option C) when no longer needed because they may contain sensitive data. Placing them in web-accessible locations (A, B, D) risks unauthorized access, even without visible links. Security through obscurity is unreliable.

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