Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) — Question 226

Protection from threats to facilities, systems that process and store electronic copies, and IT work/equipment locations best describes which category of security control?

Answer options

• A. Physical Control.
• B. Technical Control.
• C. Geographic Control.
• D. Administrative Control.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Physical Control, as it encompasses measures that protect physical environments and the equipment within them. Options B (Technical Control) and D (Administrative Control) focus on software and policy-related protections, while C (Geographic Control) is not a recognized category in security control frameworks.