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Question #: 257
Topic #: 1
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An algorithm in an email program analyzes traffic to quarantine emails identified as spam. The algorithm in the program is BEST characterized as which type of control?

  • A. Detective
  • B. Directive
  • C. Preventive
  • D. Corrective
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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necoll007
Highly Voted 1 year, 5 months ago
Answer is A. The question says it quarantines emails identified as spam. That means it detects, It is not proactive which how preventive works. So the answer is Detective
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JustCisa
Highly Voted 1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C. Preventive The algorithm in the email program that quarantines emails identified as spam is a preventive control. Preventive controls are designed to prevent unwanted or unauthorized activities or events from occurring. In this case, the algorithm is designed to prevent spam emails from reaching the user's inbox, thereby preventing potential security threats or unwanted content from being delivered.
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roxannebadenhorst
Most Recent 1 week, 2 days ago
Selected Answer: A
Detective controls are designed to identify and detect unwanted or unauthorized activities or events after they have occurred. The algorithm analyzes email traffic and detects spam, which is a form of post-detection action.
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Malsaffar
1 week, 5 days ago
Selected Answer: A
since those emails will be quarantined then this control is considered as Detective control
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1Naa
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Selected Answer: A
the algorithm in the email program is designed to analyze traffic and identify emails as spam, effectively detecting unwanted or suspicious content.
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RS66
6 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C Preventive.
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Swallows
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
C is correct because it prevents them from being victimized by phishing scams, etc. via spam mail.
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Swallows
7 months ago
Preventive controls are implemented to prevent or deter undesirable events from occurring. In this case, the algorithm is designed to identify and quarantine emails that are identified as spam, thereby preventing them from reaching the users' inbox and potentially causing harm. Preventive controls aim to reduce the likelihood of security incidents or other adverse events by implementing measures to stop them before they occur.
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AB1237
1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: A
Answer is A - detective control. Because preventive control does not quarantine emails -Preventive Control (Option C) is focused on preventing issues or threats from occurring in the first place. While spam filters and email security measures can be preventive, the action of identifying and quarantining spam in this context is more aligned with detection.
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cidigi
1 year, 4 months ago
IN CRM , Domain 5, Sef Assessment question 5-10, it clearly says that Scanning emails is preventive control. You are welcome
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oldmagic
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C is correct. The key word here is "quarantine emails identified as spam" so it does more than just detect. It prevents spam from reaching users inbox.
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hoho
1 year, 6 months ago
Better on detective
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Pakawat
1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: A
A: Detective is the answer
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saado9
1 year, 8 months ago
why not A. Detective ?
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