ISC Security Architecture Modeling Practice Question
When conducting threat modeling using the STRIDE methodology, which category addresses a user gaining unauthorized access to an administrative account?
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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Elevation of Privilege
Elevation of Privilege (E) occurs when a user gains access rights they should not possess.
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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Information Disclosure
Why it's wrong here
This involves leaking private data.
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Elevation of Privilege
Why this is correct
Elevation of privilege is the correct category for unauthorized access escalation.
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Spoofing
Why it's wrong here
Spoofing involves pretending to be someone else.
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Denial of Service
Why it's wrong here
This involves crashing a system or exhausting resources.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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