CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 826

Which of the following control types would be BEST to use in an accounting department to reduce losses from fraudulent transactions?

Answer options

• A. Recovery
• B. Deterrent
• C. Corrective
• D. Detective

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Detective controls, which are designed to identify and alert on fraudulent activities as they occur, allowing for a timely response. Recovery controls focus on restoring systems after an incident, Deterrent controls aim to prevent incidents from happening, and Corrective controls are used after an incident to rectify issues, making them less effective for ongoing fraud detection.