Which of the following control detects problem before it can occur?
A.
Deterrent control
B.
Detective control
C.
Compensation control
D.
Preventative control
Explanation:
Preventative controls are the controls that detect the problem before it occurs. They attempt to
predict potential problems and make adjustments to prevent those problems to occur in near
future. This prediction is being made by monitoring both the system’s operations and its inputs.
Answer A is incorrect. Deterrent controls are similar to the preventative controls, but they diminish
or reverse the attraction of the environment to prevent risk from occurring instead of making
adjustments to the environment.
Answer C is incorrect. Compensation controls ensure that normal business operations continue
by applying appropriate resource.
Answer B is incorrect. Detective controls simply detect and report on the occurrence of a
problems. They identify specific symptoms to potential problems.