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Which three things must be considered for the design, planning, and implementation of access control mechanisms? (Choose three)

The correct answer is C. Risks D. Vulnerabilities E. Threats. When designing and implementing access control, it is crucial to analyze the potential threats, existing vulnerabilities, and the overall risks these factors pose to assets.

Submitted by jordan8· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls

Question

Which three things must be considered for the design, planning, and implementation of access control mechanisms? (Choose three)

Options

  • AExposures
  • BObjectives
  • CRisks
  • DVulnerabilities
  • EThreats

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    8% (3)
  • C
    87% (34)

Why each option

When designing and implementing access control, it is crucial to analyze the potential threats, existing vulnerabilities, and the overall risks these factors pose to assets.

AExposures

Exposures refer to being open to harm or damage, which is a consequence rather than a direct consideration like risks, vulnerabilities, or threats in the planning stage.

BObjectives

Objectives relate to the goals or aims of the access control system itself, rather than the intrinsic factors (risks, vulnerabilities, threats) that necessitate its design.

CRisksCorrect

Risks represent the potential for loss or damage resulting from a threat exploiting a vulnerability and are a primary consideration for determining appropriate access controls.

DVulnerabilitiesCorrect

Vulnerabilities are weaknesses in a system or design that can be exploited by threats, and identifying them is essential to mitigate potential unauthorized access.

EThreatsCorrect

Threats are potential causes of an unwanted incident that may result in harm to a system or organization, directly influencing the need for robust access control mechanisms.

Concept tested: Access control design considerations (threats, risks, vulnerabilities)

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/

Topics

#Access Control Design#Risk Management#Threats#Vulnerabilities

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