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ISC2 CC Practice Question: The primary purpose of identification in the…
What is the primary purpose of identification in the context of access control?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between identification (claiming an identity) and authentication (proving that identity), so candidates mistakenly select 'To verify the identity of the user' (Option B) because they conflate the two steps.
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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To claim an identity
In access control, identification is the process by which a user claims an identity (e.g., by providing a username or account name). It is distinct from authentication, which verifies that claim. The primary purpose of identification is to assert who you are, not to prove it.
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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To grant permissions to resources
Why it's wrong here
Granting permissions is authorization.
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To verify the identity of the user
Why it's wrong here
Verification is authentication, not identification.
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To record user activities
Why it's wrong here
Recording is accounting/auditing.
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To claim an identity
Why this is correct
Identification provides a claimed identity (e.g., username).
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Authentication and Authorization Methods
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
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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