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SSCP Practice Question: Ensure that when an employee leaves the…
A company needs to ensure that when an employee leaves the organization, their accounts are disabled promptly to prevent unauthorized access. Which approach is MOST effective for timely account deactivation?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers choose option B because it seems proactive, but they overlook the inherent delay and unreliability of manual reporting compared to automated synchronization, which is the only option guaranteeing timely deactivation.
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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Automatically synchronize with the HR system to disable accounts upon termination.
Automatically synchronizing with the HR system ensures that account deactivation occurs immediately upon termination, eliminating human delay or error. This approach leverages identity lifecycle management (ILM) to enforce the principle of least privilege and prevent unauthorized access through orphaned accounts.
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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Conduct quarterly access reviews to identify and disable unused accounts.
Why it's wrong here
Quarterly reviews are too infrequent; accounts could be misused for weeks before being disabled.
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Require managers to report departures via a ticketing system.
Why it's wrong here
This depends on manual reporting, which can be delayed or forgotten, leading to accounts remaining active longer than necessary.
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Implement a self-service password reset system to empower users.
Why it's wrong here
Self-service password reset does not address account deactivation; it only helps users recover their own passwords.
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Automatically synchronize with the HR system to disable accounts upon termination.
Why this is correct
Automated synchronization with HR ensures near-instant deactivation when HR records a termination, significantly reducing the window of unauthorized access.
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