ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
A security administrator is configuring user permissions and ensures that each user has only the minimum rights needed to perform their job. Which access control principle is the administrator applying?
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
Least privilege grants users only the permissions necessary to perform their tasks, reducing the potential impact of account compromise.
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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Separation of duties
Why it's wrong here
Separation of duties requires multiple individuals to complete a sensitive task, not minimum permissions.
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Need-to-know
Why it's wrong here
Need-to-know restricts access to data based on job necessity, but least privilege focuses on permissions over data access.
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Defense in depth
Why it's wrong here
Defense in depth uses multiple layers of security controls, not specifically about permission levels.
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Least privilege
Why this is correct
Least privilege ensures users have only the minimum permissions required.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Impact
Impact is the measure of the potential damage or harm that a risk event could cause to an organization's assets, operations, or reputation.
Key term
Least privilege
Least privilege is a security principle that means giving users, systems, or programs only the minimum permissions they need to do their job and nothing more.
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