Which term describes accounts without an associated active user?

• A. Inactive Accounts
• B. Access Rights
• C. Orphan Accounts
• D. Lifecycle Transformation

Answer: (C)

This question tests understanding of accounts that exist without any active user attached. Orphan accounts are accounts that remain in the system even though there is no active user linked to them. This happens when a user leaves or is removed but the corresponding account isn’t deprovisioned, leaving a standalone account behind. That’s why this term best describes “accounts without an associated active user.” It also signals a security concern, since orphaned accounts can be misused or forgotten in audits unless properly cleaned up. Inactive accounts are typically those that have been disabled but still have a user association, so they aren’t the same as accounts with no linked user. Access rights refer to what privileges an account has, not whether a user exists, and lifecycle transformation isn’t a standard term for this scenario.