ISC Exam Questions

The type of access control that is used in local, dynamic situations where subjects have the ability

The type of access control that is used in local, dynamic situations where subjects have the ability to
specify what resources certain users can access is called:

A.
Mandatory access control.

B.
Rule-based access control.

C.
Discretionary access control.

D.
Sensitivity-based access control.

Explanation:
The correct answer is “Discretionary access control”. Answers “Mandatory access control” and “Rulebased access control.” require strict adherence to labels and clearances. Answer “Sensitivity-based
access control.” is a made-up distracter.