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ISC2 CC Practice Question: Which two of the following are common types of…
Which two of the following are common types of security controls?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Preventative
Detective and Preventative controls are foundational security control categories. Corrective is also a category but not listed as one of the two most common; Reactive and Predictive are not standard 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 it's wrong here
Corrective is a valid category but not among the two most common for this question.
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Preventative
Why this is correct
Preventative controls block attacks before they occur.
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Detective
Why this is correct
Detective controls monitor and alert on security events.
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Predictive
Why it's wrong here
Predictive is not a standard control category.
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Reactive
Why it's wrong here
Reactive is not a standard control category.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
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.
Key term
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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