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Define the acronym RBAC

The correct answer is C. Role Based Access Control. RBAC is an acronym for Role-Based Access Control, a method for restricting system access to authorized users based on their assigned roles.

Submitted by dimitri_ru· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls

Question

Define the acronym RBAC

Options

  • ARole BasedAccess Center
  • BRule BasedAccess Center
  • CRole Based Access Control
  • DRule Based Access Control

How the community answered

(59 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    7% (4)
  • C
    88% (52)
  • D
    3% (2)

Why each option

RBAC is an acronym for Role-Based Access Control, a method for restricting system access to authorized users based on their assigned roles.

ARole BasedAccess Center

The 'C' in RBAC stands for 'Control,' referring to the mechanism for managing access, not 'Center.'

BRule BasedAccess Center

The 'R' in RBAC stands for 'Role,' as access is granted based on assigned roles, not individual rules, making 'Rule Based' incorrect.

CRole Based Access ControlCorrect

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a security paradigm where permissions are associated with roles, and users are assigned to roles, simplifying access management. This model allows administrators to manage permissions at a higher level of abstraction, rather than individually for each user, and is widely adopted in enterprise security.

DRule Based Access Control

This choice incorrectly uses 'Rule' instead of 'Role' for the first part of the acronym, making it inaccurate.

Concept tested: Acronym definition, Role-Based Access Control

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/overview

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#RBAC#Access Control Models#Security Acronyms

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