This principle ensures each account is restricted to functions needed for assigned responsibilities. In the correct answer, the support technician receives read and write access for network data logs, which are relevant to daily tasks. The other responses grant privileges beyond what specific roles require, leading to unnecessary exposure or elevated rights that are not justified by the job function.
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