Question

An organization has opened a new office in a somewhat risky neighborhood. The office manager installs a CCTV system to monitor the perimeter and main entrance 24 hours a day. This an example of a _____________ control.

Answer 1

Question Options:

1) Detective

2) Corrective

3) Administrative

4) Preventive

Answer: PREVENTIVE CONTROL.

Preventive Control is used to stop unwanted or unauthorized activity

from occurring.

The installation of a CCTV system to monitor the perimeter and main entrance is a Preventive Control in the sense that it prevents any unwanted situation from occurring.

Other examples of Preventive Control are biometrics,

mantraps, lighting, alarm systems, separation of duties, job rotation, data classification,

penetration testing, access-control methods, encryption etc.