ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
A system administrator has a regular user account for daily work and a separate account with elevated privileges. 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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Least privilege
Least privilege for admins means using a separate account with only necessary privileges, reducing risk.
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 involves multiple people, not accounts.
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Need-to-know
Why it's wrong here
Need-to-know restricts data access, not privilege levels.
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Defense in depth
Why it's wrong here
This is about layered controls, not account separation.
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Least privilege
Why this is correct
Correct. Using a limited account for daily work follows least privilege.
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Risk Management and Security Controls
Key term
Access control
Access control is the security practice of determining who or what is allowed to view, use, or enter a resource, and under what conditions.
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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