CV0-004 Security Practice Question
A company has a requirement to enforce least privilege for its cloud resources. The cloud engineer is configuring IAM policies. Which of the following best describes least privilege?
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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Granting only the permissions necessary to perform specific tasks
Least privilege means granting only the permissions required to perform a job function, minimizing potential damage from compromised accounts.
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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Granting permissions based on the user's job title rather than specific needs
Why it's wrong here
Job titles may not reflect actual requirements.
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Granting permissions only to senior managers
Why it's wrong here
Least privilege applies to all users regardless of role.
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Granting only the permissions necessary to perform specific tasks
Why this is correct
This is the principle of least privilege.
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Granting full administrator access to all users to simplify management
Why it's wrong here
This violates least privilege.
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