CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 234

To improve the security at a data center, a security administrator implements a CCTV system and posts several signs about the possibility of being filmed. Which of the following best describe these types of controls? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Preventive
• B. Deterrent
• C. Corrective
• D. Directive
• E. Compensating
• F. Detective

Correct answer: B, F

Explanation

The CCTV system acts as a detective control by monitoring activity, while the signs serve as a deterrent to potential wrongdoers by warning them of surveillance. Preventive controls aim to stop incidents before they occur, corrective controls address issues after they happen, directive controls provide guidelines, and compensating controls offer alternative measures, which do not apply in this scenario.