CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 198

An administrator is creating a new user account and wants to grant access to only the resources required to perform the user's assigned job duties.
Which of the following will the administrator MOST likely use?

Answer options

• A. Access control lists
• B. Multifactor authentication
• C. Directory permissions
• D. Principle of least privilege

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Principle of least privilege ensures that users are granted the minimum level of access required to perform their job functions, which aligns with the administrator's goal. Access control lists, multifactor authentication, and directory permissions are important security measures, but they do not specifically focus on limiting access based on job duties like the principle of least privilege does.