350-701 Security Concepts Practice Question
A company wants to implement a Zero Trust architecture. Which THREE principles should be included? (Choose three.)
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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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Least privilege access
Zero Trust core principles: never trust, always verify; least privilege; microsegmentation. Defense in depth is a separate concept.
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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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Least privilege access
Why this is correct
Users and devices get only necessary permissions.
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Single sign-on (SSO)
Why it's wrong here
SSO is a convenience feature, not a core Zero Trust principle.
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Never trust, always verify
Why this is correct
This is a fundamental Zero Trust principle.
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Microsegmentation
Why this is correct
Segmentation limits lateral movement.
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Defense in depth
Why it's wrong here
Defense in depth is a layered security approach, not specific to Zero Trust.
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