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CPA · Question 16 · Area II: Security
Which of the following is a detective control?
Which of the following is a detective control?
Answer options:
A.
Firewall
B.
Encryption
C.
Reviewing audit logs
D.
Multi-factor authentication
How to approach this question
Classify controls: Preventive (stops it), Detective (finds it), Corrective (fixes it).
Full Answer
C.Reviewing audit logs✓ Correct
Detective controls are designed to find errors or irregularities after they have occurred. Log review is a classic example.
Common mistakes
Classifying firewalls as detective (they prevent access).
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