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The viewing of recorded events after the fact using a closed-circuit TV camera is considered a

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A.
Preventative control.

B.
Detective control

C.
Compensating control

D.
Corrective control

Explanation:
The question states that you are looking at recorded events on closed-circuit TV camera. This is a detective
control. The purpose of a detective control is to identify an incident’s activities after it took place. Examples or
detective controls are cameras, logs, investigations and IDS.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Preventative controls are intended to avoid an incident from occurring. In this question, the event has
occurred. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
C: Compensating control are controls that provide an alternative measure of control. This is not what is
described in the question. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
D: Corrective controls fix components or systems after an incident has occurred. Watching camera footage
does not fix anything. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, p. 30


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