SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
What is the primary risk associated with service accounts in an enterprise?
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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They often have excessive privileges and infrequent password changes
Service accounts often have high privileges and are rarely changed, making them prime targets for attackers if compromised.
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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They are used by multiple users simultaneously
Why it's wrong here
Service accounts are typically non-interactive.
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They are difficult to create
Why it's wrong here
Creation is straightforward; the risk is management.
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They often have excessive privileges and infrequent password changes
Why this is correct
Service accounts are often overlooked, with standing privileges and unchanged passwords.
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They are always tied to a specific user
Why it's wrong here
Service accounts are not tied to an individual.
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1 more way this is tested on SSCP
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. A security analyst notices that a service account has been granted domain administrator privileges. Which principle of access control is being violated?
medium- A.Need-to-know
- B.Separation of duties
- ✓ C.Least privilege
- D.Accountability
Why C: Least privilege means users and accounts should have only the minimum permissions necessary. Service accounts rarely need domain admin rights.
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Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
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