(ISC)2
SSCP · Question #76
Which of the following best ensures accountability of users for the actions taken within a system or domain?
The correct answer is B. Authentication. The only way to ensure accountability is if the subject is uniquely identified and authenticated. Identification alone does not provide proof the user is who they claim to be. After showing proper credentials, a user is authorized access to resources.
Submitted by thandi_sa· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls
Question
Which of the following best ensures accountability of users for the actions taken within a system or domain?
Options
- AIdentification
- BAuthentication
- CAuthorization
- DCredentials
How the community answered
(19 responses)- A5% (1)
- B84% (16)
- C5% (1)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
The only way to ensure accountability is if the subject is uniquely identified and authenticated. Identification alone does not provide proof the user is who they claim to be. After showing proper credentials, a user is authorized access to resources.
Topics
#Authentication#Accountability#Identification#Access Control Fundamentals
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