CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 311

An organization needs to determine how many employees are accessing the building each day in order to configure the proper access controls. Which of the following control types best meets this requirement?

Answer options

• A. Detective
• B. Preventive
• C. Corrective
• D. Directive

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Detective, as it allows the organization to monitor and identify how many employees access the building each day. Preventive controls aim to stop unauthorized access before it occurs, while corrective controls address issues after they happen, and directive controls provide guidance but do not monitor access.