Which of the following access control models requires security clearance for subjects?

The correct answer is D. Mandatory access control. With mandatory access control (MAC), the authorization of a subject's access to an object is dependant upon labels, which indicate the subject's clearance. Identity-based access control is a type of discretionary access control. A role-based access control is a type of non…

Submitted by suresh_in· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls

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AIdentity-based access control
BRole-based access control
CDiscretionary access control
DMandatory access control

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A
6% (2)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)
D
89% (32)

Explanation

With mandatory access control (MAC), the authorization of a subject's access to an object is dependant upon labels, which indicate the subject's clearance. Identity-based access control is a type of discretionary access control. A role-based access control is a type of non- discretionary

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#Access Control Models#Mandatory Access Control#Security Clearance

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