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SSCP · Question #345

SSCP Question #345: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: detection. By reviewing system logs you can detect events that have occured. The following answers are incorrect: avoidance. This is incorrect, avoidance is a distractor. By reviewing system logs you have not avoided anything. deterrence. This is incorrect because system logs are a history

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

Question

A timely review of system access audit records would be an example of which of the basic security functions?

Options

  • Aavoidance
  • Bdeterrence
  • Cprevention
  • Ddetection

Explanation

By reviewing system logs you can detect events that have occured. The following answers are incorrect: avoidance. This is incorrect, avoidance is a distractor. By reviewing system logs you have not avoided anything. deterrence. This is incorrect because system logs are a history of past events. You cannot deter something that has already occurred. prevention. This is incorrect because system logs are a history of past events. You cannot prevent something that has already occurred.

Topics

#Security Controls#Detective Controls#Audit Logs#Security Functions

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