Which access control type does NOT involve a lock among the following options?

The correct answer is A. Directive. Directive controls guide or mandate behavior through policies, procedures, standards, and training-they work through instruction and governance, not physical mechanisms. They do not involve locks. Physical controls (e.g., locked doors, safes) and Preventive controls (which stop…

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ADirective
BPhysical
CDeterrent
DPreventive

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A
93% (39)
B
5% (2)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Directive controls guide or mandate behavior through policies, procedures, standards, and training-they work through instruction and governance, not physical mechanisms. They do not involve locks. Physical controls (e.g., locked doors, safes) and Preventive controls (which stop unauthorized actions from occurring) can both include locks as implementation mechanisms. Deterrent controls (e.g., warning signs, visible locks) discourage attempts and may incorporate locks as a visible deterrent. Directive controls, however, are purely administrative and policy-driven with no physical locking component.

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