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ISC2 CC Practice Question: A system administrator is configuring permissions…
A system administrator is configuring permissions for a new file server. To adhere to the principle of least privilege, which approach should the administrator take?
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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Grant each user only the permissions necessary to perform their job duties.
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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Grant permissions only to the IT department.
Why it's wrong here
This is too restrictive and may prevent necessary access for non-IT staff who require it.
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Grant permissions based on the user's department membership.
Why it's wrong here
Department membership may grant access beyond what is needed for an individual's role.
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Grant each user only the permissions necessary to perform their job duties.
Why this is correct
This directly implements least privilege by limiting access to what is required for the job.
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Grant all users full control to simplify management.
Why it's wrong here
This is overly permissive and violates least privilege by granting unnecessary access.
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Risk Management and Security Controls
Key term
Least privilege
Least privilege is a security principle that means giving users, systems, or programs only the minimum permissions they need to do their job and nothing more.
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.
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