Security+ Domain 1 Study Guide: Security Controls

Which of the following is a technical security control?

• Guards

• Encryption

• Policies and procedures

• Awareness training

Security mechanisms protecting facilities and real-world objects are known as _______ security controls.

• Physical

• Logical

• Administrative

• Technical

Which of the following is an example of a managerial security control?

• Firewalls

• Background checks

• Motion detectors

• Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)

Definition of Security Control: Security measures for countering and minimizing loss or unavailability of services or applications due to vulnerabilities. What are proactive controls that reduce the likelihood of occurrence called?

• Countermeasures

• Safeguards

What are reactive controls that reduce impact after occurrence of a security event called?

• Countermeasures

• Safeguards

Fill in the blank: _______ security controls ensure day-to-day operations comply with overall security strategy and are primarily implemented and executed by people.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical security control?

• Guards

• Fences

• Firewalls

• Motion detectors

What type of security control is deployed to discourage violation of security policies?

Which type of security control is deployed to thwart or stop unwanted or unauthorized activity from occurring?

• Preventive

• Detective

• Corrective

• Compensating

Which type of security control is deployed to discover or detect unwanted or unauthorized activity?

• Detective

• Preventive

• Corrective

• Compensating