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SSCP · Question #204

Which of the following exemplifies proper separation of duties?

The correct answer is A. Operators are not permitted modify the system time.. This is an example of Separation of Duties because operators are prevented from modifying the system time which could lead to fraud. Tasks of this nature should be performed by they system AIO defines Separation of Duties as a security principle that splits up a critical task amo

Submitted by ravi_2018· Apr 18, 2026Security Concepts and Practices

Question

Which of the following exemplifies proper separation of duties?

Options

  • AOperators are not permitted modify the system time.
  • BProgrammers are permitted to use the system console.
  • CConsole operators are permitted to mount tapes and disks.
  • DTape operators are permitted to use the system console.

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    91% (30)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

This is an example of Separation of Duties because operators are prevented from modifying the system time which could lead to fraud. Tasks of this nature should be performed by they system AIO defines Separation of Duties as a security principle that splits up a critical task among two or more individuals to ensure that one person cannot complete a risky task by himself. The following answers are incorrect: Programmers are permitted to use the system console. Is incorrect because programmers should not be permitted to use the system console, this task should be performed by operators. Allowing programmers access to the system console could allow fraud to occur so this is not an example of Separation of Duties.. Console operators are permitted to mount tapes and disks. Is incorrect because operators should be able to mount tapes and disks so this is not an example of Separation of Duties. Tape operators are permitted to use the system console. Is incorrect because operators should be able to use the system console so this is not an example of Separation of Duties.

Topics

#Separation of Duties#Security Principles#Access Control#Operational Security

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