ImplementationQuestion 52 of 100
Which access control model grants permissions based on a user's assigned job function?
a.Discretionary access control
b.Role-based access control
c.Mandatory access control
d.Rule-based access control
Explanation
Role-based access control (RBAC) assigns permissions to roles, and users inherit access by being placed in a role. It simplifies administration and enforces consistency. Changing a role updates access for everyone assigned to it.
Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
Related questions on this topic
- What does a digital signature primarily provide?
- Which authentication factor category does a fingerprint belong to?
- Requiring a password plus a one-time code from a phone app is an example of:
- Which model uses security labels and clearances, common in government, where the system enforces access centrally?
- Which secure protocol replaces Telnet for encrypted remote command-line access?
- Which protocol secures web traffic by encrypting HTTP with TLS?
Last reviewed: · editorial process
PrepPass Editorial Team · Verified against CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) · How we review