CompTIA Security+ · SY0-701
Objective 1.1: Compare and contrast various types of security controls
Practice questions for Security+ objective 1.1, “Compare and contrast various types of security controls.” Every question is original, written to the SY0-701 exam objectives, and comes with a full explanation — answer them below to see instant grading.
This objective sits in Domain 1.0: General Security Concepts, which is about 12% of the exam — so mastering it moves your readiness score meaningfully.
1.After a ransomware attack encrypts critical files, a company restores its data from offline backups and applies a security patch to close the exploited vulnerability. What is the correct classification of applying the security patch in this context?
2.Which category of security control is best described as a policy, procedure, or guideline that is implemented by people rather than technology or physical means?
3.A security team installs motion-activated lights around the perimeter of a data centre and posts signs warning that the area is under surveillance. What control type do these measures best represent?
4.A company requires that all developers sign a code of conduct and complete a background check before being granted access to source code repositories. Which control category do these requirements represent?
5.Which of the following control types is specifically designed to restore the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of a system after a security event?
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