QuestionQ53

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What is the PRIMARY security advantage of working through a graphical user interface (GUI) rather than a command-line interface (CLI)?

  • A The CLI commands do not need to be exact.
  • B It is easier to build encryption into the GUI.
  • C Scripting is easier when using the GUI.
  • D A GUI provides developers more flexibility.
Explanation

A GUI reduces reliance on entering precise command syntax, helping reduce user input and command-entry mistakes during security-sensitive administrative work. Encryption is not inherently easier to implement in a GUI, and command-line interfaces are generally more suitable for scripting and offer greater flexibility.

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