CND Network Defense Management Practice Question
During an internal network security audit, an auditor needs to verify that administrative accounts are not sharing credentials. Which compliance artifact should the auditor inspect to validate individual accountability?
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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Active Directory Account Access Logs and Group Memberships
Account management policies and access control lists detailing individual named accounts versus shared accounts are required for individual accountability.
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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BGP Routing Table Summaries
Why it's wrong here
BGP routing tables govern path selection, not user authentication records.
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Active Directory Account Access Logs and Group Memberships
Why this is correct
Inspecting AD confirms whether distinct named accounts are assigned instead of shared generic logins.
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Network Switch Port VLAN Assignments
Why it's wrong here
VLAN assignments segment traffic but do not verify user account individuality.
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DNS Zone File Configurations
Why it's wrong here
DNS zones map domain names to IP addresses, unrelated to user credentials.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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