ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
Which access control principle restricts access to data based on the user's job role and tasks?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Need to know
Need-to-know restricts access to data only when necessary for job tasks, separate from least privilege which focuses on permissions.
Answer analysis
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Separation of duties
Why it's wrong here
Separation of duties divides critical tasks, not data access.
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Need to know
Why this is correct
Correct. Need-to-know ensures users only access data required for their job.
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Defense in depth
Why it's wrong here
Defense in depth is about layered security controls, not data access.
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Least privilege
Why it's wrong here
Least privilege is about minimum permissions, not specifically data access based on job tasks.
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Access Control Fundamentals
Key term
Role
A role is a named set of permissions that can be assigned to users or groups to control access to resources in an IT environment.
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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