CIS-HR Security And Data Protection Practice Question
If an HR table has a 'Read' ACL for the 'hr_admin' role, and you want to grant a new group 'HR_Auditors' access, what should you do?
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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Add 'HR_Auditors' to the existing ACL roles list
The best practice is to modify the existing ACL or add a new one rather than removing the current one, to maintain least privilege.
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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Add 'HR_Auditors' to the existing ACL roles list
Why this is correct
This is the most direct and manageable way to extend access.
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Remove the 'hr_admin' role from the ACL
Why it's wrong here
This would break existing access for admins.
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Change the ACL to 'Public'
Why it's wrong here
This would expose the data to everyone.
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Create a business rule for the auditors
Why it's wrong here
Business rules are not security controls.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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