Esri Technical EAEP2201 Question # 10 Topic 2 Discussion

The correct solution is toplace ArcGIS Enterprise in read-only mode. This is an administrative function designed specifically toprevent changes to content or configurationwhile still allowing users toview and access existing items.

From the official ArcGIS Enterprise documentation:

“Read-only mode allows an administrator to restrict changes to the portal. When enabled, no users (including administrators) can create, update, or delete items, groups, or users. However, users can still search for and view items, access content, and use apps and services.”

This feature is typically used duringmaintenance windowsor before performingdisaster recovery tasksto preserve system state.

OptionBis incorrect because changing user roles to Viewer wouldnot prevent content changes by administrators or other roleswith publishing privileges.

OptionCrefers to cloning, which isnot a preventive or temporary access control measure, but rather a method forstandby deployments or replication.

OptionD(disabling the Web Adaptor) would disrupt access entirely, which doesnot match the requirement to allow viewing.