CSSLP Secure Software Architecture And Design Practice Question
Which TWO of the following strategies best implement the principle of 'Separation of Duties' in an application design?
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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Requiring two distinct roles to approve a production code deployment.
Assigning different roles for code deployment and database management prevents one person from having total control.
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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Granting developers full access to production database backups.
Why it's wrong here
Separation of duties usually forbids this.
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Requiring two distinct roles to approve a production code deployment.
Why this is correct
Prevents unauthorized code changes.
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Using a single shared admin account for all system functions.
Why it's wrong here
This is an anti-pattern.
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Separating administrative duties between security and system roles.
Why this is correct
Ensures no single administrator can perform all sensitive tasks.
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Allowing a single admin to manage all user accounts.
Why it's wrong here
This violates separation of duties.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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