Identity, Access, and Cryptography Practice Question

Question

A test item asks for the most accurate explanation for the CompTIA Security+ involving least privilege in Identity, Access, and Cryptography. Which statement is most accurate for exam purposes? (Item 155)

Answer choices

1. A. Assume the requirement applies only when the customer specifically asks about it.
2. B. Prioritize convenience over safety, compliance, or accurate reasoning.
3. C. The best answer is to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations for the least privilege scenario.
4. D. Ignore the issue because speed is more important than documentation or accuracy.

Correct Answer

C. The best answer is to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations for the least privilege scenario.

Explanation

The correct answer is C because least privilege is tested by asking candidates to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations. The distractors reflect common exam mistakes: ignoring context, using informal shortcuts, skipping verification, or applying a rule from the wrong domain.

Question details

• Difficulty: medium
• Domain: Identity, Access, and Cryptography
• Objective: least privilege

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