SSCP · Question #1235
Which of the following is NOT an administrative control?
The correct answer is A. Locks, CCTV, alarm systems. Locks, CCTV, and alarm systems are classified as physical security controls, not administrative controls.
Question
Which of the following is NOT an administrative control?
Options
- ALocks, CCTV, alarm systems
- BSecurity Awareness Program
- CInformation Security Policy
- DDisabling a user account upon termination
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A92% (23)
- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
Why each option
Locks, CCTV, and alarm systems are classified as physical security controls, not administrative controls.
Locks, CCTV, and alarm systems are classified as physical security controls because they are tangible measures designed to deter or prevent unauthorized physical access to facilities, equipment, and data. Administrative controls, in contrast, are policies, procedures, and training programs that govern human behavior and business practices.
A Security Awareness Program is an administrative control as it involves policies and training to educate users.
An Information Security Policy is an administrative control as it defines rules and guidelines for information protection.
Disabling a user account upon termination is an administrative procedure or policy implementation, not a physical control.
Concept tested: Types of security controls
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/shared-responsibility-for-cloud-computing#physical-security
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