SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
What is the primary purpose of account deprovisioning in the account lifecycle?
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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To immediately disable accounts and preserve evidence
Deprovisioning ensures that when an employee leaves, access is revoked immediately to prevent unauthorized use, and evidence is preserved for investigations.
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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To modify user roles and permissions
Why it's wrong here
That is modification.
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To immediately disable accounts and preserve evidence
Why this is correct
Deprovisioning involves disabling and preserving data.
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To enforce password policies
Why it's wrong here
This is part of account maintenance, not deprovisioning.
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To create new user accounts
Why it's wrong here
That is provisioning.
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