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SSCP Practice Question: Implement a policy where no single individual can…
A company wants to implement a policy where no single individual can approve a purchase order and also receive the goods. Which access control principle does this enforce?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse separation of duties with least privilege, but least privilege focuses on minimizing permissions per role, whereas separation of duties mandates that conflicting tasks be split across multiple roles to prevent fraud or error.
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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Separation of duties
This policy enforces separation of duties by ensuring that no single individual has the authority to both approve a purchase order and receive the goods. This control prevents fraud and errors by requiring two different people to complete related but conflicting tasks, which is a fundamental access control principle in financial and operational systems.
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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Rotation of duties
Why it's wrong here
Rotation changes assignments over time, but does not prevent a single person from doing both.
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Separation of duties
Why this is correct
This principle splits critical functions among different individuals.
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Need to know
Why it's wrong here
Need to know limits access to information, not tasks.
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Least privilege
Why it's wrong here
Least privilege is about minimal rights, not task separation.
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