CGRC Control Implementation Practice Question
Which type of control is an alarm system installed in a server room?
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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Detective
An alarm system is a detective control designed to alert staff of unauthorized presence.
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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Preventative
Why it's wrong here
Preventative controls stop an event before it happens.
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Detective
Why this is correct
Detective controls trigger an alert upon detection of an event.
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Corrective
Why it's wrong here
Corrective controls fix the issue after the fact.
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Deterrent
Why it's wrong here
Deterrent controls aim to discourage an attempt before it starts.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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