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ISC2 CC Practice Question: A security team configures a system to record all…
A security team configures a system to record all user activities for audit purposes. Which principle is being applied?
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Why each option matters
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Accountability
Correct: A - Accountability. Accountability ensures actions can be traced to an individual through logging. Option B is wrong because integrity ensures data accuracy and prevents unauthorized modification. Option C is wrong because authentication verifies identity. Option D is wrong because confidentiality prevents unauthorized disclosure.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Accountability
Why this is correct
Accountability ensures actions can be traced via logs.
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Integrity
Why it's wrong here
Integrity ensures data accuracy.
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Authentication
Why it's wrong here
Authentication verifies identity.
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Confidentiality
Why it's wrong here
Confidentiality prevents unauthorized disclosure.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Audit
An audit is a systematic, independent review of IT systems, processes, and controls to verify compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.
Key term
User
A user is any person, system, or device that interacts with an IT service, resource, or identity system, typically authenticated through credentials and authorized to perform specific actions.
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