CISA Protection of Information Assets Practice Question
An IS auditor is reviewing an organization's logical access control processes. Which of the following is the primary purpose of conducting regular user access recertifications?
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 verify that users' access rights remain appropriate for their roles
User access recertifications confirm that current access rights are still appropriate for users' job functions and that no excessive privileges exist. This ensures the principle of least privilege.
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 identify inactive user accounts
Why it's wrong here
While recertification may reveal inactive accounts, the primary purpose is to validate appropriateness of access.
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To verify that users' access rights remain appropriate for their roles
Why this is correct
This is the core objective of access recertification.
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To ensure compliance with password policies
Why it's wrong here
Password compliance is a separate control.
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To enforce segregation of duties
Why it's wrong here
Segregation of duties is a design principle, not the purpose of recertification.
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