Match each security control type to its description.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Discourages potential attackers
Blocks unauthorized access
Identifies and logs incidents
Restores after an incident
Alternative control when primary is not feasible
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Preventive: Controls that prevent security incidents from occurring
Security controls are categorized by their primary function. Preventive controls stop incidents, detective controls identify them, and corrective controls restore operations. Common confusions involve swapping preventive and detective roles.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Preventive: Controls that prevent security incidents from occurring
Why this is correct
Preventive controls are proactive measures like firewalls and access controls that stop incidents before they happen.
Detective: Controls that identify and log security incidents
Why this is correct
Detective controls monitor and alert on suspicious activities, such as intrusion detection systems and audit logs.
Corrective: Controls that restore systems after an incident
Why this is correct
Corrective controls like backups and incident response plans help recover normal operations after a security event.
Preventive: Controls that identify security incidents
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — identifying incidents is the role of detective controls, not preventive.
Detective: Controls that prevent security incidents
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — preventing incidents is the role of preventive controls, not detective.
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