Chrome-Enterprise-Administrator Questions and Answers

To prevent extensions from modifying the internal homepage, the administrator should add `*.acme.com` to the "Runtime blocked hosts" list. The wildcard `*` ensures that any attempt to access or modify this domain by an extension will be blocked at runtime. Additionally, to disable access to storage and history, the administrator needs to explicitly disable the "Storage" and "History" permissions within the extension management settings. Therefore, the correct combination is to block the host and disable the permissions.

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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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Clearing the browser's cache and cookies is a common first-line troubleshooting step for issues related to website access and login problems. Outdated or corrupted cached data and cookies can often interfere with website functionality and authentication processes. The Google Admin console provides remote actions to "Clear Cache," "Clear Cookies," or both. Options B, C, and D include actions that are either more disruptive (restart browser, logout user, restart user session) or not standard remote actions available for managed Chrome browsers through the Admin console (delete temporary files, delete swap file).

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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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To override a ChromeOS user policy, the administrator should deploy a policy at the **Machine Cloud level**. Machine-level policies have a higher precedence than user-level policies on ChromeOS devices. "Enterprise Default" is a general policy level and might not override user settings. Chrome Flags are experimental features and not intended for policy management. Chrome component updates manage specific browser components, not policy settings.

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The Chrome release cycle for the Stable channel is approximately every four weeks. This consistent schedule allows administrators to anticipate and plan for new feature deployments and potential compatibility testing. While security updates can occur more frequently and are often released on Tuesdays, major version updates follow this roughly monthly cadence.

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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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To combat cookie theft from infostealer malware, requiring "Enhanced Safe Browsing" provides proactive protection against malicious websites and downloads that might distribute such malware. Enabling "Application Bound Encryption" adds an extra layer of security to cookies and other sensitive data stored by Chrome, making them harder for malware to use even if stolen. Blocking third-party cookies (option A) can improve privacy but doesn't directly prevent malware from stealing first-party session cookies. Invalidating existing cookies (option C) is a reactive measure and doesn't prevent future theft. Disallowing Chrome Sync and requiring Incognito mode (option D) changes user behavior but doesn't inherently protect against malware on the local machine.

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Policy conflicts can arise if the same policy is configured at multiple levels with different values. User group policies have a higher precedence than OU policies. Therefore, if a user within the Finance OU is also a member of a group with a conflicting policy setting, the group policy will override the OU policy. Policies at the same hierarchical level do not typically conflict in this way.If the Finance OU has "Locally applied," it would mean it's not inheriting, but it wouldn't explain a *discrepancy* within the OU itself unless multiple local settings were applied. A sub-OU inheriting from Finance wouldn't cause a discrepancy at the Finance OU level.

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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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