CCOA Cybersecurity Principles And Risk Practice Question
A security analyst is reviewing access logs and notices a user with 'Administrator' rights performing daily data entry. Which principle is being violated?
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 that users should only have the minimum level of access required to perform their job functions.
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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Accountability
Why it's wrong here
This relates to logging who did what.
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Separation of Duties
Why it's wrong here
This requires two distinct roles.
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Need to know
Why it's wrong here
This applies to data access, not account rights.
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Least Privilege
Why this is correct
The user has excessive privileges for their tasks.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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