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.