SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
Which TWO components are part of the 'Zero Trust' security model? (Choose 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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Least privilege
Correct answers are A and D: Least privilege ensures users have only the minimum access needed, and Verify explicitly assumes every access request is a potential threat. Option B (VPN access) is a network access method, not a Zero Trust principle. Option C (password complexity) is a security control but not a core component of the Zero Trust model. Option E (perimeter-based security) is the traditional model that Zero Trust replaces.
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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Least privilege
Why this is correct
Limit access to only what is needed.
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VPN access
Why it's wrong here
VPNs are not a core Zero Trust component.
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Password complexity
Why it's wrong here
Password complexity is a hygiene practice, not a Zero Trust pillar.
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Verify explicitly
Why this is correct
Always authenticate and authorize based on all available data points.
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Perimeter-based security
Why it's wrong here
Zero Trust does not rely on perimeter security.
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Key term
Security control
A security control is a safeguard or countermeasure designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data.
Key term
Access control
Access control is the security practice of determining who or what is allowed to view, use, or enter a resource, and under what conditions.
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