ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
A company requires that financial transactions be approved by two different managers before execution. This is an example of which access control principle?
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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Separation of duties
Separation of duties ensures no single individual can complete a high-risk action alone.
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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Need-to-know
Why it's wrong here
Need-to-know restricts data access based on job role.
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Defense in depth
Why it's wrong here
Defense in depth uses multiple security layers, not necessarily approvals.
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Least privilege
Why it's wrong here
Least privilege limits permissions, not approval requirements.
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Separation of duties
Why this is correct
Correct. Separation of duties prevents fraud by requiring multiple approvals.
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Risk Management and Security Controls
Key term
Separation of duties
Separation of duties is a security principle that splits critical tasks and privileges among multiple people to prevent fraud, errors, and abuse of power.
Key term
Access control
Access control is the security practice of determining who or what is allowed to view, use, or enter a resource, and under what conditions.
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