What is the main objective of proper separation of duties?

The correct answer is C. To ensure that no single individual can compromise a system. The primary objective of proper separation of duties is to ensure that one person acting alone cannot compromise the company's security in any way. A proper separation of duties does not prevent employees from disclosing information, nor does it ensure that access controls are…

Submitted by daniela_cl· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls

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ATo prevent employees from disclosing sensitive information.
BTo ensure access controls are in place.
CTo ensure that no single individual can compromise a system.
DTo ensure that audit trails are not tampered with.

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A
3% (1)
B
3% (1)
C
87% (33)
D
8% (3)

Explanation

The primary objective of proper separation of duties is to ensure that one person acting alone cannot compromise the company's security in any way. A proper separation of duties does not prevent employees from disclosing information, nor does it ensure that access controls are in place or that audit trails are not tampered with.

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#Separation of Duties#Access Control Principles#Security Governance#Preventive Controls

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