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ISC2 CC Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are types of security…
Which TWO of the following are types of security controls?
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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 and corrective controls are recognized types. The other options are not standard categories or are too broad.
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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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Network
Why it's wrong here
Network is not a control type; it is a domain.
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Corrective
Why this is correct
Corrective controls remedy damage after an incident.
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All of the above
Why it's wrong here
This is not a specific type; it implies all are correct, which is not the case.
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Preventive
Why this is correct
Preventive controls aim to stop security incidents before they occur.
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None of the above
Why it's wrong here
This would imply neither is a type, which is false.
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