CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
Which of the following is an example of a detective control in IT risk management?
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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Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Detective controls identify risk events after they occur. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) monitor network traffic to detect malicious activity.
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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Firewall
Why it's wrong here
Firewalls are preventive controls, as they block unauthorized access.
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Data encryption
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a preventive control that protects data confidentiality.
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Backup restoration
Why it's wrong here
Backup restoration is a corrective control for recovery.
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Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Why this is correct
Correct. IDS detects intrusions after they occur.
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