Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The different functionalities of security controls are preventive, detective, corrective, deterrent, recovery, and compensating.
The six different control functionalities are as follows:
Deterrent Intended to discourage a potential attacker

Preventive Intended to avoid an incident from occurring

Corrective Fixes components or systems after an incident has occurred

Recovery Intended to bring the environment back to regular operations

Detective Helps identify an incident's activities and potentially an intruder

Compensating Controls that provide an alternative measure of control

Incorrect Answers:
A: The Deterrent security control is intended to discourage a potential attacker. This is not what is described in the question.
B: The Preventative security control is intended to avoid an incident from occurring. This is not what is described in the question.
C: The Corrective security control fixes components or systems after an incident has occurred. This is not what is described in the question.
References:
Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 30