SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
An organization has implemented a PAM solution for managing privileged accounts. Which feature allows administrators to request temporary elevated access for a specific task?
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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Just-in-time provisioning
Just-in-time (JIT) provisioning grants temporary privileges as needed, reducing the risk of standing privileges.
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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Session recording
Why it's wrong here
Session recording logs activities, but does not grant access.
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Just-in-time provisioning
Why this is correct
JIT grants temporary privileges as needed.
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Password vaulting
Why it's wrong here
Password vaulting stores credentials securely.
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Role-based access control
Why it's wrong here
RBAC is a broader model, not a PAM feature.
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