CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-003) — Question 136

A security manager needed to protect a high-security data center, so the manager installed a mantrap that can detect an employee's heartbeat, weight, and badge. Which of the following did the security manager implement?

Answer options

• A. A physical control
• B. A corrective control
• C. A compensating control
• D. A managerial control

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as a compensating control is used to provide an alternative measure to mitigate risk when the primary controls are not feasible. A physical control (A) refers to tangible barriers, while corrective (B) and managerial controls (D) focus on responses to incidents and policies, respectively, which do not apply in this scenario.