How Does Security in a Distributed File System Using Mutual

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Multiple Choice

How does security in a distributed file system using mutual authentication differ from file security in a multi-user host?

• A) Access control can rely on the Operating System (OS), but eavesdropping is not a risk
• B) Access control cannot rely on the Operating System (OS), and eavesdropping is a risk
• C) Access control can rely on the Operating System (OS), and eavesdropping is a risk
• D) Access control cannot rely on the Operating System (OS), and eavesdropping is not a risk

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