SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
A security analyst notices that a user's account was used to access sensitive files after the user had left the company. Which access control principle was most likely 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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Accountability
Accountability requires that actions be traced to individuals. If an account is not disabled promptly, actions cannot be reliably attributed.
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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Identification
Why it's wrong here
Identification is claiming identity; the issue is the account was not disabled.
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Least privilege
Why it's wrong here
Least privilege limits permissions, but the issue is account still active.
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Accountability
Why this is correct
Accountability requires that activities can be traced to individuals; an active account of a former employee undermines this.
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Separation of duties
Why it's wrong here
Separation of duties prevents fraud by splitting tasks, not directly related.
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