Security Controls Quiz

Which type of security control aims to keep people out of systems and prevent attacks?

• Deterrent

• Corrective

• Preventive

• Detective

What is an example of a deterrent security control?

• Intrusion detection system

• Firewall rule configurations

• Security awareness training

• Warning signs like "No Trespassing"

Which security control type is designed to alert you when a particular event occurs, such as an unauthorized user accessing a system?

• Preventive

• Deterrent

• Detective

Which security control type is put in place to satisfy the requirement for a security measure deemed too difficult or impractical to implement now?

• Corrective

• Compensating

• Directive

• Deterrent

What are the three fundamental principles of information security, also known as the CIA Triad?

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Authorization

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Access Control

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Authentication

What does the Zero Trust approach to network security emphasize?

• Implicit trust zones based on network perimeter defenses.

• Trusting all users and devices within the network perimeter.

• Continuous evaluation of access requests and granting only minimum necessary permissions.

• Providing broad access privileges to users once inside the network.

What is an example of a physical security control that channels people through a specific point while prohibiting vehicle access?

• Access Badge

• Fences and Signs

• Video Surveillance

• Access Control Vestibule

What is the purpose of fences and signs as physical security controls?

• To eliminate blind spots in video surveillance.

• To channel people through a specific point.

• To provide weight sensors for hardware detection.

• To mark boundaries, control access, and prevent escape.

What is a potential drawback of using signage as a physical security control?

• It deters all malicious users.

• It provides clear instructions for authorized personnel.

• It may attract attention to restricted areas for malicious users.

What is the primary purpose of video surveillance in physical security?

• To channel people through a specific point.

• To provide weight sensors for hardware detection.

• To enforce a "one scan, one entry" guideline.

• To see what is happening within a facility and eliminate blind spots.