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ISC2 CC Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are valid security…
Which THREE of the following are valid security control categories based on function? (Select three).
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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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Corrective
Preventive, detective, and corrective controls are standard functional categories. Reactive and passive are not recognized as primary control categories.
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
Why this is correct
Correct. Corrective controls remediate damage after an incident.
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Detective
Why this is correct
Correct. Detective controls identify incidents that have occurred.
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Passive
Why it's wrong here
Passive is not a standard control category.
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Reactive
Why it's wrong here
Reactive is not a standard control category; corrective is the term used.
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Preventive
Why this is correct
Correct. Preventive controls aim to stop incidents before they occur.
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Introduction to Security Principles
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Security control
A security control is a safeguard or countermeasure designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data.
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Standard
A standard is an agreed-upon set of rules, guidelines, or specifications that ensure consistency, compatibility, and quality across IT products, services, and processes.
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