CSSLP Secure Software Architecture And Design Practice Question
You are designing a web application and need to ensure the Principle of Least Privilege is applied to database access. Which approach best satisfies this requirement?
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 dedicated service account restricted to execute-only permissions on specific stored procedures.
Using a service account with scoped permissions to specific tables and stored procedures adheres to 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 dedicated service account restricted to execute-only permissions on specific stored procedures.
Why this is correct
This limits the application's ability to perform unauthorized operations.
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Configure the web application to run as the database administrator account.
Why it's wrong here
This exposes the entire database to the application process.
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Grant the web application service account DBOwner rights on the production database.
Why it's wrong here
This violates least privilege by providing excessive permissions.
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Enable integrated Windows authentication for all database connections.
Why it's wrong here
This is an authentication mechanism, not a privilege scoping strategy.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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