Which object type would a user account be classified under in Active Directory?

A user account in Active Directory is classified as a leaf object. In Active Directory’s structure, objects are categorized into different types based on their characteristics and functionalities.

Leaf objects are individual objects that do not contain any other objects. This classification includes user accounts, computer accounts, and other resource types that are essential for organizational operations. Leaf objects can hold various properties (such as username, password, and other attributes) but do not serve as containers for other objects.

In contrast, container objects are used to group other objects and can hold leaf objects, such as organizational units (OUs) and domains. Meanwhile, a group object is used to manage collections of user accounts and permissions, while a schema object defines the structure of objects and attributes within Active Directory but does not classify user accounts.

Recognizing user accounts as leaf objects helps in understanding how Active Directory structures its resources and manages permissions and attributes effectively.