350-701 Security Concepts Practice Question
A company is planning to deploy a Zero Trust architecture. Which two principles are fundamental to Zero Trust?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Never trust, always verify
Zero Trust is based on 'never trust, always verify' and least privilege access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Single-factor authentication
Why it's wrong here
Zero Trust often requires multi-factor authentication.
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Perimeter-based security
Why it's wrong here
Zero Trust moves beyond perimeter security.
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Never trust, always verify
Why this is correct
Every access request must be authenticated and authorized.
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Least privilege access
Why this is correct
Users get only necessary permissions.
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Implicit trust for internal networks
Why it's wrong here
Zero Trust removes implicit trust.
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