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ISC2 CC Practice Question: A security administrator notices that a user's…
A security administrator notices that a user's account has been used to access sensitive files at unusual hours. Which security principle would most effectively help detect this type of activity?
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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Accountability
Accountability enables tracking of user actions through logs and monitoring. Option A (Non-repudiation) prevents denial of actions but does not focus on detection. Option B (Availability) ensures data is accessible. Option C (Integrity) ensures data accuracy.
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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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation provides proof of actions, not detection.
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Availability
Why it's wrong here
Availability ensures data is accessible when needed.
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Integrity
Why it's wrong here
Integrity protects data from unauthorized modification.
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Accountability
Why this is correct
Accountability tracks user activities and enables detection.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Detection
Detection is the process of identifying potential security incidents or anomalies by analyzing system data, logs, and network traffic.
Key term
Accountability
Accountability is the security principle that ensures actions and identity are linked so that a person or system can be held responsible for their activities.
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