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

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…

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

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Aavoidance
Bdeterrence
Cprevention
Ddetection

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C
5% (1)
D
95% (21)

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.

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

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