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BCS CISMP-V9 Exam - Topic 3 Question 106 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's CISMP-V9 exam
Question #: 106
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following is NOT an accepted classification of security controls?

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Security controls are measures taken to safeguard an information system from attacks or to mitigate the impact of a breach. They are commonly classified into three main categories: preventive, detective, and corrective. Preventive controls aim to prevent incidents before they occur, detective controls are designed to discover and detect security events, and corrective controls are intended to restore systems to normal operation after an incident. The term ''nominative'' is not recognized as a standard classification of security controls within the principles of information security management.Instead, the accepted classifications align with the objectives of protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.Reference: The BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles outlines the categorization, operation, and effectiveness of controls of different types and characteristics, which does not include ''nominative'' as a classification1.


by Royal at Nov 22, 2025, 07:43 AM

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Andree
8 hours ago
Preventive, detective, and corrective are the real deal.
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Cheryl
6 days ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought I heard it somewhere.
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Gerardo
11 days ago
Totally agree, it's definitely not one of the main types!
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Whitney
16 days ago
Nominative isn't a classification.
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Ronny
21 days ago
Nominative? Is this a security exam or a linguistics test? I'm sticking with the classic options.
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Pa
26 days ago
Definitely not "nominative" - that's just a fancy word for naming something, not a security control. I'm going with B, C, or D.
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Kizzy
1 month ago
Haha, "nominative"? I think the exam writer has been spending too much time with their thesaurus.
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Cammy
1 month ago
Preventive, detective, and corrective - those sound about right. But "nominative"? What is this, a grammar exam?
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Gail
1 month ago
Nominative? Really? That's a new one to me.
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Jaleesa
2 months ago
I definitely recall preventive, detective, and corrective controls, but I can't recall any mention of "nominative" in my notes.
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Stephaine
2 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought all classifications were valid, but "nominative" doesn’t ring a bell for me.
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Winifred
2 months ago
I feel like I've seen a question similar to this before, and "nominative" doesn't sound right as a classification.
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Gregg
2 months ago
I think A) Nominative is the right answer. Never heard of it.
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Markus
2 months ago
I think I remember something about security controls being classified into preventive, detective, and corrective, but I'm not sure about "nominative."
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Amie
2 months ago
Ah, I remember this from the lecture! Preventive, detective, and corrective are the accepted classifications. Nominative doesn't ring a bell, so I'll go with that as the answer.
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Laurel
3 months ago
I've got this! Preventive, detective, and corrective are the three main types of security controls. Nominative doesn't sound like a real classification, so I'll go with that as the answer.
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Tricia
3 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I remember learning about the different control types, but I can't quite recall the specific classifications. I'll have to make an educated guess and hope for the best.
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Alpha
3 months ago
Okay, let's think this through. I know there are preventive, detective, and corrective controls, but I'm not sure about this "nominative" one. I'll have to eliminate that option.
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Luisa
3 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too familiar with the different classifications of security controls. I'll need to review my notes on that topic.
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