ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
In Active Directory, a GPO is used to enforce a policy that automatically locks user sessions after 15 minutes of inactivity. This is an example of which type of access control?
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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Logical access control
Session timeouts are logical access controls that reduce risk of unauthorized access from unattended workstations.
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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Detective access control
Why it's wrong here
Session timeouts are preventive, not detective.
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Physical access control
Why it's wrong here
This is a logical control implemented via software.
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Administrative access control
Why it's wrong here
Administrative controls are policies and procedures, but the implementation here is technical/logical.
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Logical access control
Why this is correct
Session timeouts are logical controls enforced by the OS.
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