20+ practice questions focused on Access Controls — one of the most tested topics on the Systems Security Certified Practitioner SSCP exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Access Controls PracticeA security administrator is implementing an access control model that assigns permissions based on the clearance of the subject and the classification of the object. Which model is being implemented?
Explanation: Mandatory Access Control (MAC) uses labels for subjects (clearance) and objects (classification) to enforce access decisions, commonly used in government and military environments.
Which access control model enforces the principle of least privilege by granting permissions based on job functions and requires separation of duties?
Explanation: RBAC assigns permissions to roles, and users are assigned to roles, enabling least privilege and separation of duties through role design.
An organization requires users to authenticate using a password and a one-time code from a mobile app. Which authentication method is being used?
Explanation: Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) generates a temporary code that changes every 30-60 seconds, commonly used with mobile apps like Google Authenticator.
A company is implementing a Single Sign-On (SSO) solution that uses XML-based assertions to exchange authentication and authorization data between an identity provider and a service provider. Which protocol is being used?
Explanation: SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is an XML-based standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between an Identity Provider (IdP) and a Service Provider (SP).
An organization wants to ensure that privileged accounts are used only when needed and that all activities are recorded. Which Privileged Access Management (PAM) control should be implemented?
Explanation: Just-in-Time (JIT) provisioning grants temporary elevated privileges for specific tasks, reducing the attack surface. Session recording captures all actions for auditing.
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