An audit trail is an example of what type of control?

A.
Application control

B.
Detective control

C.
Deterrent control

D.
Preventative control

Explanation:
The correct answer is Detective control. An audit trail is a record of events to piece
together what has happened and allow enforcement of individual
accountability by creating a reconstruction of events. They can be
used to assist in the proper implementation of the other controls,
however.