Smart cards are an example of which type of control?

A.
Detective control

B.
Administrative control

C.
Technical control

D.
Physical control

Explanation:
Smart cards are an example of a Preventive/Technical control.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Detective controls include Motion detectors, Closed-circuit TVs, Monitoring and Supervising, Job rotation,
Investigations, Audit logs, and IDS.
B: Administrative controls include Security policy, Monitoring and Supervising, Separation of duties, Jobrotation, Information Classification, Personnel Procedures, Testing, and Security-awareness training.
D: Physical controls include Fences, Locks, Badge system, Security guard, Biometric system, Mantrap doors,
Lighting, Motion detectors, and Closed-circuit TVs.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, pp. 32, 33