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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit
Exhibit
GRANT SELECT ON Customers TO user1;
Refer to the exhibit. A database administrator runs the command shown, but user1 still cannot select data from the Customers table. What is the most likely reason?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that granting an object-level privilege (like SELECT) is sufficient, when in reality the user must also have database-level access (e.g., CONNECT or a login) to even reach the table.
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
✓
The user does not have permission to access the database.
The GRANT command shown grants SELECT on the Customers table to user1, but if user1 does not have the CONNECT privilege or has not been granted access to the database itself, the SELECT will still fail. In most SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server), a user must first have the ability to connect to the database (e.g., CONNECT privilege in PostgreSQL or a login in SQL Server) before any object-level permissions take effect. Without that foundational access, the GRANT SELECT is effectively useless.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
The user does not have permission to access the database.
Why this is correct
The user may need a CONNECT grant or access to the schema.
- ✗
The GRANT command requires a COMMIT.
Why it's wrong here
GRANT is usually auto-committed in many DBMS.
- ✗
The user also needs UPDATE privilege.
Why it's wrong here
SELECT only requires SELECT privilege, not UPDATE.
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The table name is misspelled in the GRANT command.
Why it's wrong here
The table name appears correct; user1 can't select at all.
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