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ISC2 CC Practice Question: Which THREE are examples of administrative access…
Which THREE are examples of administrative access controls?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between administrative, technical, and physical access controls, and the trap here is that candidates may confuse password complexity requirements (administrative) with technical controls like password filters or account lockout mechanisms.
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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Password complexity requirements
Password complexity requirements are administrative access controls because they are defined in security policies and enforced through user behavior and organizational rules, not through hardware or software mechanisms. They fall under the administrative category of access control, which includes policies, procedures, and guidelines that govern user actions and access rights.
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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Mantraps
Why it's wrong here
Mantraps are physical control mechanisms.
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Password complexity requirements
Why this is correct
These are procedural rules, hence administrative.
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Guard patrols
Why it's wrong here
Guards are physical controls.
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Security policies
Why this is correct
Policies are administrative controls that define rules.
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Background checks
Why this is correct
Background checks are part of personnel security administrative control.
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Introduction to Security Principles
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.
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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