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  1. What is the principle of least privilege in NCED technology?

    Answer: Users get only the minimum access needed for their role

    Least privilege limits access to only what is needed, reducing potential damage from errors or compromised accounts.

  2. What is backup and disaster recovery for in NCED technology?

    Answer: Ensuring data restoration and operations resumption after failures

    These plans ensure critical data and systems can be restored within acceptable timeframes after disruptions.

  3. What is multi-factor authentication in NCED security?

    Answer: Requiring two or more verification factors for access

    MFA requires multiple verification factors (knowledge, possession, biometrics), significantly reducing unauthorized access.

  4. What is change management in NCED technology?

    Answer: A structured process for evaluating and implementing changes safely

    IT change management ensures changes are evaluated, approved, tested, and implemented in a controlled manner.

  5. What is an SLA in NCED technology?

    Answer: A formal agreement defining expected service performance standards

    An SLA defines measurable performance standards between provider and client, with consequences for failure.

  6. Why is documentation important in NCED technology?

    Answer: It ensures knowledge transfer, troubleshooting, and operational continuity

    Documentation captures configurations and procedures, enabling knowledge transfer and continuity regardless of staff changes.

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