SY0-301 · Question #26
To help prevent unauthorized access to PCs, a security administrator implements screen savers that lock the PC after five minutes of inactivity. Which of the following controls is being described in…
The correct answer is C. Technical. Security controls are classified into three categories: technical (logical), administrative, and operational. Technical controls are enforced through technology-hardware, software, or firmware-and include things like firewalls, encryption, screen lock policies, and access…
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To help prevent unauthorized access to PCs, a security administrator implements screen savers that lock the PC after five minutes of inactivity. Which of the following controls is being described in this situation?
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- AManagement
- BAdministrative
- CTechnical
- DOperational
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C95% (35)
Explanation
Security controls are classified into three categories: technical (logical), administrative, and operational. Technical controls are enforced through technology-hardware, software, or firmware-and include things like firewalls, encryption, screen lock policies, and access control lists. A screen saver that automatically locks a workstation after inactivity is implemented via the operating system or group policy, making it a technical control. Administrative controls are policies, procedures, and guidelines (e.g., acceptable use policies). Operational controls are day-to-day procedures carried out by people (e.g., security guard patrols). 'Management' is not a standard control category in this context.
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