CV0-004 Security Practice Question
A cloud administrator notices that an AWS IAM user has more permissions than necessary. Which principle should be applied to correct this?
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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Least privilege
Least privilege means granting only the permissions required to perform a job function.
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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Separation of duties
Why it's wrong here
Separation of duties divides critical tasks among multiple people.
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Defense in depth
Why it's wrong here
Defense in depth uses multiple layers of security.
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Zero trust
Why it's wrong here
Zero trust is a broader security model.
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Least privilege
Why this is correct
Least privilege ensures users have minimal necessary permissions.
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