ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are best practices for privileged account management? (Select THREE.)
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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Use a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution to monitor and control admin access
Privileged accounts require special controls like separate accounts, PAM, and least privilege.
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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Use a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution to monitor and control admin access
Why this is correct
PAM solutions centralize and secure privileged access.
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Use the same admin account for daily tasks to simplify management
Why it's wrong here
Admin accounts should be separate from daily use accounts.
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Create a separate admin account for administrative tasks, distinct from daily use account
Why this is correct
Separate accounts reduce risk of compromise.
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Grant administrators full access to all systems at all times for convenience
Why it's wrong here
Least privilege should apply to admins; full access increases risk.
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Apply the principle of least privilege to administrative accounts
Why this is correct
Admins should have only necessary permissions.
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Risk Management and Security Controls
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.
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.
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