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Attributes and policies
ISC2 CC Business Continuity, DR & Incident Response Practice Question
Match each access control model to its key characteristic.
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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DAC: Access decisions are based on the identity of the user and are at the discretion of the resource owner.
In the ISC2 CC exam, the three main access control models are DAC, MAC, and RBAC. DAC allows resource owners to control access, MAC uses labels and clearances, and RBAC uses roles.
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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DAC: Access decisions are based on the identity of the user and are at the discretion of the resource owner.
Why this is correct
Correctly identifies DAC.
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MAC: Access decisions are based on security labels and clearance levels.
Why this is correct
Correctly identifies MAC.
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RBAC: Access decisions are based on the roles assigned to users.
Why this is correct
Correctly identifies RBAC.
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DAC: Access decisions are based on security labels and clearance levels.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes MAC, not DAC.
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MAC: Access decisions are based on the roles assigned to users.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes RBAC, not MAC.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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Key term
Labels
Labels are descriptive text or tags attached to IT resources to organize, identify, and manage them based on attributes like purpose, environment, or owner.
Key term
DAC
Discretionary Access Control is a security model where the owner of a resource decides who can access it and what permissions they have.
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