CISSP questions: Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

The recording of events with a closed-circuit TV camera is considered a:
Preventative control.
Detective control.
Compensating control.
Corrective control.

Question 1177 | Difficulty level: 2/5 | Relevancy: 3/3
Correct answer: Detective control
Details: Visual surveillance or recording devices such as closed circuit television are used in conjunction with guards in order to enhance their surveillance ability and to record events for future analysis or prosecution. When events are monitored, it is considered preventative whereas recording of events is considered detective in nature.
Study area: CISSP CBK domain: Physical Security
Covered topics: Administrative physical security controls, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

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