Certified Information Security Manager CISM · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 83
To guarantee the segregation of duties, which of the subsequent tasks is MOST effectively carried out by an individual other than the system administrator?
- A A. Erasing system logs.
- B B. Installing software updates.
- C C. Configuring user access permissions.
- D D. Conducting routine system backups.
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: A. Erasing system logs. Explanation: The task that is most effectively performed by an individual other than the system administrator to ensure the segregation of duties is erasing system logs. Separating responsibilities for activities like log erasure helps prevent potential misuse or unauthorized alterations, promoting accountability and reducing the risk of conflicts of interest.Discussion
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