CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 728

Which of the following control types fixes a previously identified issue and mitigates a risk?

Answer options

• A. Detective
• B. Corrective
• C. Preventative
• D. Finalized

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Corrective, because it specifically refers to actions taken to rectify an existing issue and lower the risk. Detective controls identify issues, while Preventative controls aim to stop problems from occurring, and Finalized is not a recognized control type.