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CLF-C02 · Question #869

Which action can a company takes to enhance the security of its root user account?

The correct answer is C. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on the root user account.. Enabling multi-factor authentication on the root user account adds an extra layer of protection, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access to the most privileged account.

Submitted by akirajp· Mar 6, 2026Security and Compliance

Question

Which action can a company takes to enhance the security of its root user account?

Options

  • AShare the root credentials with developers.
  • BUse the root user for administrative tasks.
  • CEnable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on the root user account.
  • DRemove the root user and use only IAM roles.

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    7% (3)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    88% (38)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

Enabling multi-factor authentication on the root user account adds an extra layer of protection, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access to the most privileged account.

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