CCOA Technology Essentials Practice Question
In the context of the principle of least privilege, why should you avoid using a root or administrator account for daily system administration?
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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To prevent accidental system-wide changes.
Using a high-privilege account for daily tasks increases the risk that an accidental error or a compromised process will have full system control.
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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To improve performance.
Why it's wrong here
Using admin accounts does not impact system performance.
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To hide administrative activity.
Why it's wrong here
Security requires transparency and auditability, not hiding actions.
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To comply with hardware requirements.
Why it's wrong here
No hardware requirement dictates the use of admin accounts.
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To prevent accidental system-wide changes.
Why this is correct
Least privilege limits the damage potential of errors and malware.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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