SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
During an access control audit, you find that a user has been assigned to two mutually exclusive roles. Which TWO principles are 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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Least privilege
Separation of duties is violated when a user has roles that could allow fraud; least privilege is violated if the user has more permissions than 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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Role hierarchy
Why it's wrong here
Role hierarchy is a design pattern; violation is not directly related.
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Least privilege
Why this is correct
Assigning roles that are not needed violates least privilege.
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Separation of duties
Why this is correct
Mutually exclusive roles should not be combined to prevent conflicts of interest.
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Mandatory access control
Why it's wrong here
MAC is a model; not a principle violated here.
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Accountability
Why it's wrong here
Accountability is about tracking actions, not directly violated by role assignment.
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