350-701 Security Concepts Practice Question
Which of the following is a characteristic of a zero trust security model?
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.
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Never trust, always verify
Zero trust assumes no implicit trust; every request must be verified regardless of source.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Implicit trust for internal users
Why it's wrong here
Zero trust does not grant implicit trust to any user, internal or external.
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Never trust, always verify
Why this is correct
Correct answer. This is the core principle of zero trust.
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Trust but verify
Why it's wrong here
Zero trust is 'never trust, always verify', not 'trust but verify'.
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Trust based on network location
Why it's wrong here
Location alone is not trusted in zero trust.
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