This CV0-004 practice question tests your understanding of security. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which TWO steps should be performed to ensure that a new cloud user has only the minimum required permissions to perform their job? (Choose two.)
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
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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Provide permissions based on the user's specific job functions.
The principle of least privilege involves granting only necessary permissions and periodically reviewing them. Using a broad policy is the opposite. Removing the user is not appropriate. Creating a group is good for management but not directly for least privilege.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged 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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Assign the user to a group with broad administrator access for flexibility.
Why it's wrong here
Broad access violates least privilege.
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Provide permissions based on the user's specific job functions.
Why this is correct
Granting only what is needed for the job is the core of least privilege.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
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Remove the user's account immediately after granting access.
Why it's wrong here
That would prevent them from doing any work.
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Create a custom role that includes all possible permissions.
Why it's wrong here
All-inclusive roles are the opposite of minimum permissions.
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Review and remove unnecessary permissions periodically.
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Authentication checks who the user is.
Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
→Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
→Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
→Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A junior network technician can log in to a core router but cannot reach the enable prompt or configuration mode. The AAA server is authenticating the login — but the authorisation policy only grants privilege level 1, not 15. Authentication (who you are) is working; authorisation (what you can do) is not.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related CV0-004 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Security — This question tests Security — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Provide permissions based on the user's specific job functions. — The principle of least privilege involves granting only necessary permissions and periodically reviewing them. Using a broad policy is the opposite. Removing the user is not appropriate. Creating a group is good for management but not directly for least privilege.
What should I do if I get this CV0-004 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related CV0-004 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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