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SSCP Practice Question: During a security audit, it is discovered that…
During a security audit, it is discovered that several employees have access to shared network drives containing sensitive HR data. The HR manager states that these employees no longer need access. What is the most efficient way to revoke access?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates think manually removing permissions (Option D) is more precise, but they overlook that group-based management is the most efficient and scalable method in enterprise environments, and that deleting accounts (Option B) is a disproportionate response that violates operational continuity.
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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Remove the users from the security group that grants access to the drives.
The most efficient way to revoke access is to remove the users from the security group that grants access to the drives. In Windows environments, shared drive permissions are typically assigned to Active Directory security groups rather than individual users. By removing the users from the group, their permissions are revoked immediately across all resources that group has access to, without needing to touch each resource individually.
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 users from the security group that grants access to the drives.
Why this is correct
Group-based management allows efficient revocation by modifying group membership.
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Delete the user accounts of the affected employees.
Why it's wrong here
Deleting accounts is drastic and may affect other resources.
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Reconfigure the shared drive to deny access to all users except HR.
Why it's wrong here
This is a broader change that may disrupt legitimate access.
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Manually remove each user's permissions on the shared drive.
Why it's wrong here
Manual removal is time-consuming and error-prone.
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