SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
An organization is reviewing its account lifecycle management process. Which TWO activities are part of the provisioning phase? (Select TWO.)
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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Creating user accounts in the identity store
Provisioning involves creating accounts and assigning initial roles/permissions upon onboarding. Modifying roles is a change, not initial provisioning. Disabling is deprovisioning.
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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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Creating user accounts in the identity store
Why this is correct
This is the core of provisioning new users.
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Modifying user roles due to job change
Why it's wrong here
This is part of the modification phase.
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Archiving user data for compliance
Why it's wrong here
Archiving is often part of deprovisioning, not provisioning.
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Assigning initial role memberships and permissions
Why this is correct
Initial assignment of roles is part of provisioning.
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Disabling accounts upon termination
Why it's wrong here
This is deprovisioning.
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