The viewing of recorded events after the fact using a closed-circuit TV camera is considered a
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The question states that you are looking at recorded events on closed-circuit TV camera. This is a detective control. The purpose of a detective control is to identify an incident's activities after it took place.
Examples or detective controls are cameras, logs, investigations and IDS.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Preventative controls are intended to avoid an incident from occurring. In this question, the event has occurred. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
C: Compensating control are controls that provide an alternative measure of control. This is not what is described in the question. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
D: Corrective controls fix components or systems after an incident has occurred. Watching camera footage does not fix anything. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
References:
Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, p. 30