SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
A security analyst is reviewing access controls for a database server. The database administrator has granted all users in the 'sales' role SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE permissions on the 'orders' table. Which access control principle is being violated?
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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Least privilege
Least privilege means users should have only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their job. Sales staff likely need to read and perhaps insert orders, but not delete them.
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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Accountability
Why it's wrong here
Accountability is about tracking actions, not about permission levels.
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Separation of duties
Why it's wrong here
Separation of duties requires multiple people to perform critical tasks, not directly about permission levels.
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Need to know
Why it's wrong here
Need to know restricts access to data based on necessity, but the issue is permission level.
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Least privilege
Why this is correct
Granting DELETE to all sales users gives more privilege than necessary.
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