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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.

Submitted by akirajp· Apr 18, 2026Security Concepts and Practices

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)
  • A
    92% (23)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)

Why each option

Locks, CCTV, and alarm systems are classified as physical security controls, not administrative controls.

ALocks, CCTV, alarm systemsCorrect

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.

BSecurity Awareness Program

A Security Awareness Program is an administrative control as it involves policies and training to educate users.

CInformation Security Policy

An Information Security Policy is an administrative control as it defines rules and guidelines for information protection.

DDisabling a user account upon termination

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

Topics

#Security Controls#Administrative Controls#Physical Security#Control Types

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