Which of the following control pairing places emphasis on “soft” mechanisms that support the
access control objectives?

A.
Preventive/Technical Pairing

B.
Preventive/Administrative Pairing

C.
Preventive/Physical Pairing

D.
Detective/Administrative Pairing

Explanation:
“Preventive-Administrative The following are the soft mechanisms that are put into place to enforce
access control and protection for the company as a whole: Policies and procedures Effective hiring
practices Pre-employment background checks Controlled termination processes Data classification
and labeling Security awareness” Pg. 157 Shon Harris: All-In-One CISSP Certification Guide.