An access control list (ACL) is used for which purpose?

• A. Defines the hardware configuration requirements.
• B. Lists the users who must be rebooted daily.
• C. Specifies which users or systems have permissions for a resource.
• D. Outlines the organization's software inventory.

Answer: (C)

Access rights and control are the focus here. An access control list specifies who is allowed to access a resource and what actions they’re permitted to perform (for example, read, write, or execute). It’s the mechanism that records and enforces those permissions for each user or system, against a resource like a file, folder, or network share. That’s why this option aligns with what an ACL does: it defines which users or systems have permissions for the resource.

Other ideas described are not about controlling access: hardware configuration requirements relate to setup, reboot schedules pertain to maintenance tasks, and software inventories track installed programs.