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SY0-501 · Question #152

Which of the fallowing security controls does an iris scanner provide?

The correct answer is D. Physical. An iris scanner is a biometric device that directly restricts unauthorized entry to physical locations or assets.

Submitted by yousef_jo· Mar 4, 2026General security concepts

Question

Which of the fallowing security controls does an iris scanner provide?

Options

  • ALogical
  • BAdministrative
  • CCorrective
  • DPhysical
  • EDetective
  • FDeterrent

How the community answered

(57 responses)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    5% (3)
  • D
    81% (46)
  • E
    2% (1)
  • F
    11% (6)

Why each option

An iris scanner is a biometric device that directly restricts unauthorized entry to physical locations or assets.

ALogical

Logical controls restrict access to computer systems, networks, or data through software-based mechanisms like passwords, encryption, or access control lists.

BAdministrative

Administrative controls are policies, procedures, and guidelines established by an organization to manage security risks and dictate behavior.

CCorrective

Corrective controls are implemented after a security incident to minimize damage, restore systems, and prevent recurrence.

DPhysicalCorrect

An iris scanner provides physical security control because it directly regulates access to a tangible location or resource, such as a server room or building, by verifying an individual's unique biometric data at the point of entry. It acts as a barrier that prevents unauthorized persons from physically accessing a protected area.

EDetective

Detective controls identify and alert about security incidents *after* they have occurred, such as intrusion detection systems or security logs.

FDeterrent

Deterrent controls discourage potential attackers from attempting to breach security, often by making the target seem less appealing or harder to compromise through visible security measures.

Concept tested: Physical security controls (biometrics)

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/explore-common-security-controls/2-common-security-controls

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#biometrics#iris scanner#physical controls#security control types

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