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ISC2 CC Practice Question: A security incident report indicates that an…
A security incident report indicates that an employee used their access to view confidential records unrelated to their job. Which security principle was most likely violated?
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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
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 divides critical tasks to prevent fraud, but does not directly limit access to data.
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Availability
Why it's wrong here
Availability concerns uptime and access to resources, not authorization.
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Least privilege
Why this is correct
Least privilege requires limiting access to only what is necessary for job functions; the employee had excessive access.
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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation ensures actions cannot be denied; it does not address access boundaries.
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