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Access Controls Flashcards

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  1. What does Single Sign-On (SSO) allow users to do?

    Answer: Authenticate once and access multiple systems without re-authenticating

    SSO allows users to authenticate once and then access multiple applications or systems without needing to log in again.

  2. What is the purpose of a privileged account?

    Answer: To provide administrators with elevated permissions for system management tasks

    Privileged accounts have elevated permissions beyond standard users, typically used by administrators for system management tasks.

  3. Which of the following is a biometric authentication method?

    Answer: Retinal scan

    A retinal scan is a biometric authentication method that uses unique physical characteristics to verify identity.

  4. What is account provisioning?

    Answer: The process of creating and configuring user accounts and access rights

    Account provisioning is the process of creating user accounts and granting appropriate access rights based on job roles and requirements.

  5. What is the purpose of an access control list (ACL)?

    Answer: To define which users or systems have permission to access specific resources

    An ACL defines rules that specify which users, systems, or processes are permitted or denied access to specific resources.

  6. What does 'need to know' mean in the context of access control?

    Answer: Access is granted only to information required to perform a specific job

    Need to know means that access to information is granted only when it is necessary for a user to perform their specific job duties.