Control Category Quiz: Technical, Managerial or Physical?

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1. Which control category does multi-factor authentication represent?

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Control Category Quiz: Technical, Managerial Or Physical? - Quiz

This quiz tests your understanding of Security Control Categories (Security+) by requiring you to classify controls as technical, managerial, or physical. Security controls form the backbone of any organization's defense strategy, and recognizing which category each control belongs to is essential for effective risk management. Whether you're preparing for CompTIA... see moreSecurity+ certification or strengthening your cybersecurity foundation, this assessment reinforces your ability to identify and categorize controls in real-world scenarios. see less

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2. A disaster recovery plan is an example of which control category?

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3. Which control category does role-based access control (RBAC) belong to?

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4. A mantrap or airlock entrance is classified as which control category?

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5. Which control category includes regular security audits and assessments?

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6. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are examples of which control category?

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7. Which control category does a security guard at a facility entrance represent?

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8. A background check for new employees is classified as which control category?

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9. Which control category includes antivirus and anti-malware software?

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10. Security governance and compliance frameworks fall under which control category?

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11. Which control category does encryption of data at rest belong to?

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12. A visitor badge system is classified as which control category?

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13. Intrusion detection systems (IDS) belong to which control category?

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14. An incident response plan is an example of which control category?

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15. Which control category includes locked doors and environmental controls?

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16. Biometric authentication systems are classified as which control category?

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17. A security awareness training program falls under which control category?

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18. Which of the following is an example of a technical control?

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19. Installing CCTV cameras in a data center represents which control category?

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20. A security policy that defines acceptable use of company resources is classified as which control category?

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Which control category does multi-factor authentication represent?
A disaster recovery plan is an example of which control category?
Which control category does role-based access control (RBAC) belong...
A mantrap or airlock entrance is classified as which control category?
Which control category includes regular security audits and...
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are examples of which control...
Which control category does a security guard at a facility entrance...
A background check for new employees is classified as which control...
Which control category includes antivirus and anti-malware software?
Security governance and compliance frameworks fall under which control...
Which control category does encryption of data at rest belong to?
A visitor badge system is classified as which control category?
Intrusion detection systems (IDS) belong to which control category?
An incident response plan is an example of which control category?
Which control category includes locked doors and environmental...
Biometric authentication systems are classified as which control...
A security awareness training program falls under which control...
Which of the following is an example of a technical control?
Installing CCTV cameras in a data center represents which control...
A security policy that defines acceptable use of company resources is...
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