Question

A shipping clerk needs to view current warehouse inventory counts to prepare outgoing orders. IT is configuring the clerk's access to the inventory system, which also supports editing stock levels, deleting records, and adjusting supplier pricing. Which access configuration best applies the principle of least privilege?

Accepted Answer

Grant read-only access limited to the inventory count views the clerk needs

Answer

Grant full administrator access so the clerk is never blocked during busy periods

Answer

Grant the same access level as the warehouse manager to simplify support

Answer

Grant read and edit access to inventory and pricing in case duties expand later