Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA · Free Practice Question Medium

Question 67

When is the use of compensating controls necessary?
  • A a) When one control is absent and cannot be replaced
  • B b) When there is a need for multiple controls in the same area
  • C c) When the organization prefers to have alternate security measures
  • D d) When preventive controls fail to deter threat events
Reveal correct answer

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct answer: a) When one control is absent and cannot be replaced Explanation: The use of compensating controls becomes necessary when one control is absent and cannot be replaced with an equivalent control. In such cases, compensatory measures are implemented to mitigate the risk associated with the absence of primary control.

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