Quiz for:
Categories of Security Controls

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of preventive security controls?

Question 2

Which type of control would a motion detector fall under?

Question 3

Which control type involves monitoring and warning about breaches?

Question 4

What managerial control technique involves explaining best practices for managing systems and data?

Question 5

What kind of control is a backup power generator classified as?

Question 6

An example of a managerial deterrent control is:

Question 7

Identify an example of a technical preventive control.

Question 8

Which control type aims to guide behavior toward safer practices?

Question 9

Which operational control is considered corrective?

Question 10

Which category of security controls is primarily managed by people rather than technology?

Question 11

What is an example of a technical corrective control?

Question 12

Which type of control is aimed at discouraging attacks?

Question 13

Which category of security controls is primarily implemented using technical systems?

Question 14

What operational control is a preventive measure?

Question 15

Which control type usually requires alternative measures when the standard controls are unavailable?