CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
A security team is considering implementing a control to prevent unauthorized access to a critical database. Which type of control is most appropriate for this objective?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Preventive control
Preventive controls are designed to stop an incident from occurring. In this case, preventing unauthorized access aligns with a preventive control.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Corrective control
Why it's wrong here
Corrective controls remedy an incident after it has happened.
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Preventive control
Why this is correct
Preventive controls are designed to stop an incident from occurring.
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Detective control
Why it's wrong here
Detective controls identify incidents after they occur, not prevent them.
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Directive control
Why it's wrong here
Directive controls guide behavior through policies, but do not actively prevent access.
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