Custom role creation in MongoDB - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is a custom role in MongoDB?

A custom role in MongoDB is a user-defined set of privileges that control access to database actions, allowing fine-tuned permission management beyond built-in roles.

beginner

Which command is used to create a custom role in MongoDB?

The db.createRole() command is used to create a custom role in MongoDB.

intermediate

What are the main components you must specify when creating a custom role?

You must specify the role name, privileges (actions and resources), and optionally roles to inherit from other roles.

intermediate

How do you assign a custom role to a user in MongoDB?

Use the db.grantRolesToUser() command to assign a custom role to a user.

intermediate

Can a custom role inherit privileges from built-in roles in MongoDB?

Yes, a custom role can inherit privileges by including built-in roles in its roles array during creation.

Which MongoDB command creates a custom role?

A db.createUser()

B db.addRole()

C db.createRole()

D db.grantRolesToUser()

The db.createRole() command is specifically used to create custom roles.

What must you specify when defining privileges for a custom role?

A Database size

B Actions and resources

C Only user names

D Network settings

Privileges require specifying the actions allowed and the resources those actions apply to.

How do you assign a custom role to a user?

A db.grantRolesToUser()

B db.createRole()

C db.createUser()

D db.assignRole()

The db.grantRolesToUser() command assigns roles, including custom roles, to users.

Can a custom role include other roles?

A Only user roles can be included

B No, roles are always standalone

C Only built-in roles can be included

D Yes, it can inherit other roles

Custom roles can inherit privileges by including other roles in their definition.

Which of these is NOT a valid privilege action in MongoDB custom roles?

A compile

B insert

C delete

D find

Actions like find, insert, and delete are valid; compile is not a MongoDB privilege action.

Explain how to create a custom role in MongoDB and what key parts you need to define.

Think about the command and the structure of the role document.

Describe the process to assign a custom role to a user in MongoDB.

Focus on the command that links roles to users.