CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test

What should Allison do with the accounts of summer interns who will return later?

1. Do nothing.

2. Delete the accounts.

3. Disable the accounts.

4. Change the resource access definitions.

The correct answer is: Disable the accounts.

Disabling the accounts of summer interns who will return later is the most appropriate action for several reasons. First, disabling the accounts ensures that the user data and configuration settings are preserved while preventing immediate access to the accounts. This is important for security and compliance purposes, as it helps to protect sensitive information within the organization from potential misuse or unwarranted access during the interns' absence. Moreover, by disabling rather than deleting the accounts, Allison can simply reactivate them when the interns return, saving time and effort that would otherwise be spent creating new accounts. This approach also ensures that any work done or configurations made in the interns’ original accounts remain intact for when they start working again. In contrast, doing nothing could potentially leave the accounts vulnerable to unauthorized access. Deleting the accounts would result in the loss of important configurations and data, making it inconvenient for the interns to pick up where they left off. Changing the resource access definitions might complicate the current setup without addressing the core need for access control during their absence. Therefore, disabling the accounts strikes the right balance between security, convenience, and preparedness for the future.