CV0-004 Security Practice Question
A company uses Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and wants to enforce that all service accounts used by applications have only the permissions necessary to perform their tasks. Which IAM concept should the administrator apply?
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
The principle of least privilege dictates granting only the required permissions. In GCP, this is achieved by assigning predefined roles that are narrowly scoped to specific services, and by using conditions to further restrict access.
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 ensures no single entity has conflicting roles, but does not directly limit permissions per service account.
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Privileged access management (PAM)
Why it's wrong here
PAM manages elevated access, not the general principle.
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Role-based access control (RBAC)
Why it's wrong here
RBAC is a method to implement access control, but the principle is least privilege.
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Least privilege
Why this is correct
Least privilege is the principle of granting minimal necessary permissions.
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