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GSEC · Question #238

Which of the following are the types of access controls? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.

The correct answer is A. Physical B. Administrative D. Technical. The three recognized categories of access controls are Physical, Administrative, and Technical (also called Logical), which together form a layered security framework.

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Question

Which of the following are the types of access controls? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.

Options

  • APhysical
  • BAdministrative
  • CAutomatic
  • DTechnical

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    80% (20)
  • C
    20% (5)

Why each option

The three recognized categories of access controls are Physical, Administrative, and Technical (also called Logical), which together form a layered security framework.

APhysicalCorrect

Physical access controls include locks, guards, badge readers, and other tangible mechanisms that restrict physical entry to facilities and hardware.

BAdministrativeCorrect

Administrative access controls encompass policies, procedures, training, and governance measures that define how access is managed within an organization.

CAutomatic

Automatic is not a recognized category in the standard three-part access control model - the correct technical term for software-enforced controls is Technical or Logical.

DTechnicalCorrect

Technical access controls (also called logical controls) include software-based mechanisms such as firewalls, encryption, ACLs, and authentication systems that enforce access restrictions.

Concept tested: Three categories of access control types

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/access_control

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#access control types#physical controls#administrative controls#technical controls

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