SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
An IT administrator needs to deprovision a user who has been terminated. Which of the following actions should be performed first to ensure security?
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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Disable the user account
Immediately disabling the account prevents any further access. Evidence preservation can be done afterward, and deletion should be delayed until necessary.
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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Remove the user from all groups
Why it's wrong here
This may be done but disabling is more immediate and comprehensive.
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Delete the user account
Why it's wrong here
Deleting may cause issues with audit trails and should be done after preservation.
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Disable the user account
Why this is correct
Disabling immediately revokes access while retaining the account for investigation.
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Change the user's password
Why it's wrong here
Changing password does not prevent use of cached credentials or sessions.
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