CAS-004 Security Architecture Practice Question
Which of the following is a core principle of the 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.
Correct answer & explanation
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Never trust, always verify
Zero Trust assumes no implicit trust and requires verification for every access request, regardless of location.
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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Perimeter-based trust
Why it's wrong here
Zero Trust eliminates the concept of a trusted perimeter.
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Never trust, always verify
Why this is correct
This is the key principle of Zero Trust.
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Trust based on network location
Why it's wrong here
Zero Trust does not trust based on network location.
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Trust but verify
Why it's wrong here
This is a traditional security model, not Zero Trust.
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