Google Chrome-Enterprise-Administrator Professional Chrome Enterprise Administrator Certification Exam Exam Practice Test

To target all updates within the 129 major version, the administrator should use the target version prefix `129.`. This tells Chrome to stay within the 129 branch and accept minor updates (like 129.0.x.y to 129.1.x.y) but not to upgrade to the next major version (130). The other options are not the correct syntax for specifying a major version prefix for target updates.

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The key advantage of using the Google Admin console for managing Chrome updates in a multi-platform environment is its ability to apply policies consistently across Windows, macOS, and Linux devices. Group Policy (GPMC) is a Windows-specific tool and cannot natively manage Chrome updates on other operating systems. The Google Admin console provides a centralized and platform-agnostic approach to Chrome management.

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A significant increase in requested permissions in a new version of a critical extension poses a security risk. The most prudent action is to block the updated extension until the administrator can verify the necessity of the new permissions or until a less permissive version is released. Version pinning (option D) only delays the issue and doesn't address the potential risk in the new version. Blocking specific hosts (option A) doesn't limit the extension's overall capabilities. Customizing permissions (option C) is generally not possible for Chrome extensions managed through the Google Admin console.

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A "warning conflict" in `chrome://policy` indicates that multiple policy sources are trying to control the same setting. Since the browsers were previously managed by Group Policy, there's likely a conflict between the cloud policy and the local Group Policy. The best way to resolve this is to **check and configure the precedence order** of policy sources. Ensure that Cloud Policy is set to have the desired precedence over Group Policy if that's the intention. Restarting the computer might apply existing policies but won't resolve the conflict in precedence. Adjusting a "policy merge list setting" is not a standard term for resolving this type of conflict. Re-enrolling might give a fresh start but doesn't address the underlying conflict in policy sources.

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Given that the MV2 extensions are not critical, and the requirement is to either block or upgrade, the most direct and efficient approach is to configure the "Manifest V2 availability" policy. This policy allows administrators to control the usage of Manifest V2 extensions, including blocking them entirely or allowing them until a specified date. Option A involves manually collecting and blocking each extension, which is less efficient. Option C ("removed") is not a standard installation mode policy. Option D is not a policy that an administrator can directly configure; the upgrade to MV3 is a developer-driven process.

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When both Group Policy (local machine policy) and Chrome Enterprise Core (cloud policy) are configured on a Windows device, the effective policy is determined by a defined order of precedence. Generally, cloud policies for managed browsers will override conflicting local policies. The specific precedence order is configurable, but it follows a hierarchical structure where certain policy sources take priority over others. Options C and D present a simplified view that might not always be the case depending on the configuration. Option B is a general principle of conflict resolution but doesn't describe the specific order in Chrome policy application.

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For machines with no internet connectivity, automatic updates will not work. The only way to update Chrome in this scenario is to manually run the Chrome installer with an updated version obtained through an alternative method (e.g., downloaded on a connected machine and transferred). Auto-update requires internet access, setting a target version only dictates the desired version for automatic updates, and force relaunch requires an update to be downloaded first.

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Chrome's Safe Browsing feature actively scans web pages, downloads, and extensions for known malware. When malware is detected, it is reported as a security event. While unauthorized file downloads could be a consequence of a security issue, Chrome's direct detection focuses on the malware itself. Password complexity is a setting for password management, and user inactivity is a system or application-level event, not a direct security event captured by Chrome in the same way as malware detection.

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If an extension that is force-installed via policy is unpublished from the Chrome Web Store, the Chrome browser will detect this status and automatically disable the extension on managed devices. This is a security mechanism to prevent the continued use of potentially compromised or no longer maintained extensions.

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The Chrome Insights Report in the Google Admin console provides visibility into the managed Chrome browser environment. Key report types available here include "Browsers pending updates" to identify devices needing patching, "Browsers without activity in the past 28 days" to understand browser usage, and "Browsers that have been recently enrolled" for monitoring onboarding. The other options list reports that are either not specific to Chrome Insights or related to device hardware rather than browser status.

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While the provided study guide doesn't explicitly detail the OS requirements for self-hosting Chrome extensions, general web hosting best practices suggest that Linux is a common and robust platform for serving files and managing web-related services. Its open-source nature, command-line interface, and extensive server software support make it well-suited for self-hosting compared to desktop-centric operating systems like Windows 11 or macOS, and the client-focused ChromeOS. Self-hosting typically involves setting up a web server to distribute the extension files, a task commonly performed on Linux servers.

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When viewing applied Chrome policies in the `chrome://policy` internal page, policies enforced through Chrome Enterprise Core (the cloud management console) will typically be labeled with a "Source" of "Cloud." If the administrator has enforced the policy, the "Level" will likely be "Mandatory," indicating that users cannot change this setting. "Platform" would refer to policies set locally on the operating system (like Group Policy on Windows). "Recommended" policies are suggestions that users can typically override.

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To meet a strict 48-hour update requirement for security patches, the administrator must enforce automatic updates through the Google Admin console. Additionally, ensuring Chrome relaunches after updates are downloaded is crucial for applying the patches promptly. Recommending relaunches (option A) might not guarantee timely application. Relying on manual updates (option B) is unreliable and doesn't ensure compliance. Manually checking all browsers (option C) is not scalable or efficient for a company-wide deployment.

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The "Chrome Browser -> Reports -> Apps & extensions usage" section in the Google Admin console provides detailed information about installed extensions, including permissions and a risk assessment (if available through integrated security features). This report allows administrators to filter and analyze extensions based on their risk score and the number of permissions they request, enabling them to identify extensions that meet the cyber risk team's criteria.

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To minimize disruption while ensuring updates are applied, an engineer can configure a "Relaunch window" in the Relaunch notification settings. This allows users to be prompted to restart within a specific timeframe that is less likely to interrupt their critical work hours, giving them more control over when the restart occurs after an update. Disabling automatic updates (option A) would compromise security. Adding a quiet period (option B) only suppresses notifications, not the forced restart. Setting the auto-update check policy to occur during core work hours (option C) affects when updates are downloaded, not when the restart occurs.

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