Can a protected object be changed to unprotected later?

The ability to change an object's protection status is fundamental to understanding security and access management within AVEVA Application Server. In this context, once an object is designated as protected, it cannot be reverted to an unprotected state. This is a design choice aimed at maintaining the integrity and stability of configurations and projects within the application.

Protected objects are intended to safeguard critical data and prevent unauthorized modifications, ensuring that high-level security protocols are adhered to. Once something is set to be protected, it acts as a safeguard against accidental or deliberate alteration, thereby maintaining a consistent and secure operational environment.

The other options suggest varying levels of flexibility in changing the protection status, but in the framework of AVEVA, once the protected status is applied, it remains in effect to secure the methodologies and data integrity. Thus, the definitive stance is that a protected object remains so indefinitely and cannot be changed back to unprotected.