CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 613

The security team installed video cameras in a prominent location in the building lobby. Which of the following best describe this type of control? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Technical
• B. Detective
• C. Deterrent
• D. Managerial
• E. Compensating
• F. Corrective

Correct answer: B, C

Explanation

The correct answers are B and C because video cameras serve as a detective control by monitoring and identifying security incidents, and as a deterrent control by discouraging potential criminal behavior. Options A, D, E, and F do not apply as they represent different types of controls that do not align with the function of surveillance cameras.