Quiz – Least Privilege Principle

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

What access does the Least Privilege Principle grant each user?

Only the minimum access needed for their job

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Full access to every system

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Access to all financial records

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Administrator rights by default

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Question 2 of 6

2. Question

What happens when a breach occurs under Least Privilege?

The breach stays isolated to limited permissions

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The attacker gains control of everything

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All passwords are automatically reset

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The network speeds up

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Question 3 of 6

3. Question

How should system administrators obtain elevated access?

Request specific, documented, time-limited permissions

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Keep permanent access to everything

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Share one admin account with staff

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Disable all access controls

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Question 4 of 6

4. Question

Which frameworks endorse the Least Privilege Principle?

NIST and Microsoft Zero Trust Architecture

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JPEG and MP3

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HTML and CSS

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Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

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Question 5 of 6

5. Question

Match each element to its Least Privilege outcome.

Sort elements

Minimum access for each role
Attacker limited to that role
Time-limited elevated permissions
Access only to needed resources

Least Privilege

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Compromised account

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System admin

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Application

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Question 6 of 6

6. Question

Which security principle grants only the minimum access required? Answer in two words.

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