ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
A security administrator is implementing controls to prevent a single employee from approving and disbursing payments. Which principle is being applied?
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 person 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, not task completion.
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Defense in depth
Why it's wrong here
Defense in depth uses multiple security layers, not task separation.
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Least privilege
Why it's wrong here
Least privilege focuses on minimal permissions, not splitting tasks.
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Separation of duties
Why this is correct
Separation of duties prevents fraud by dividing critical functions.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Risk
Risk is the possibility that an event or action will negatively affect an organization's ability to achieve its goals, often measured in terms of likelihood and impact.
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.
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