CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are examples of detective controls?
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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Log monitoring and analysis
Detective controls identify incidents that have already occurred. Intrusion detection systems and log monitoring are classic examples.
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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Encryption of data at rest
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is preventive.
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Firewall rules
Why it's wrong here
Firewall rules are preventive.
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Log monitoring and analysis
Why this is correct
Log monitoring detects events after the fact.
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Intrusion detection system (IDS)
Why this is correct
IDS detects potential intrusions after they occur.
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Data backup process
Why it's wrong here
Backup is corrective.
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