Eccouncil 112-51 Exam - Topic 1 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for Eccouncil's 112-51 exam

Question #: 3
Topic #: 1

Jacob, a network defender in an organization, was instructed to improve the physical security measures to prevent unauthorized intrusion attempts. In this process, Jacob implemented certain physical security controls by using warning messages and signs that notify legal consequences to discourage hackers from making intrusion attempts.

Which of the following type of physical security controls has Jacob implemented in the above scenario?

ARecovery controls

BDetective control

CPreventive controls

DDeterrent controls

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Suggested Answer: D

Deterrent controls are a type of physical security controls that use warning messages and signs to notify legal consequences and discourage hackers from making intrusion attempts. Deterrent controls aim to reduce the likelihood of an attack by creating a perception of risk or fear in the potential attackers. Deterrent controls can include fences, locks, alarms, cameras, guards, or security policies12. Reference: Network Defense Essentials - EC-Council Learning, Understanding the Various Types of Physical Security Controls

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Micah

9 months ago

Agreed, deterrent controls make the most sense here.

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Gilma

9 months ago

Wait, are warning signs really effective? Seems a bit iffy.

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Lenna

10 months ago

Definitely deterrent controls! Legal warnings are a classic.

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France

10 months ago

I think it's preventive controls, actually.

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Sarah

10 months ago

Sounds like deterrent controls to me!

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Alesia

10 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think the focus on legal consequences points more towards deterrent controls rather than preventive ones.

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Markus

11 months ago

This scenario seems to fit with deterrent controls since the signs are meant to warn and deter unauthorized access.

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Moon

11 months ago

I remember studying about different types of controls, and I feel like this could also be seen as preventive, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Rolland

11 months ago

I think Jacob's use of warning messages is meant to discourage intruders, so it might be deterrent controls?

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Svetlana

11 months ago

This is a good question to test our understanding of physical security measures. Based on the information provided, I think the answer is Deterrent controls. The use of warning messages and signs to discourage hackers aligns with the definition of deterrent controls.

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Tammara

11 months ago

I'm a little confused by the terminology here. I know the difference between preventive, detective, and corrective controls, but I'm not as familiar with the term "deterrent controls." I'll need to review my notes on the different types of physical security controls.

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Carman

11 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The question states that Jacob used warning messages and signs to discourage hackers, so the answer must be Deterrent controls. That's the type of control that aims to discourage or deter unauthorized access attempts.

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Bong

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. The question mentions physical security controls, but the options seem to cover a broader range of security controls. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Leeann

11 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question on physical security controls. I think the key is to identify the type of control that uses warning messages and signs to discourage hackers.

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Louvenia

11 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The key is to identify the minimum number of CALs needed to cover all the users and documents. I'll carefully evaluate each option.

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Benedict

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I thought the trace files were stored in the /etc/log/packet_traces directory, but I could be misremembering. I'll have to double-check the documentation to be sure.

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Marg

11 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a pharmacology question. I'll need to think carefully about the drug classes and their mechanisms of action.

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Maia

2 years ago

Olivia: I'm leaning towards preventive controls, as the main goal is to prevent unauthorized access.

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Noe

2 years ago

David: I think it's a combination of preventive and deterrent controls, to both prevent and deter hackers.

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Nell

2 years ago

Sarah: I believe it's detective controls, as the warning messages help detect unauthorized intrusion attempts.

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Cammy

2 years ago

Michael: I think it could also be deterrent controls, as the legal consequences mentioned could deter hackers.

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Wilburn

2 years ago

Emily: I agree, warning messages and signs are meant to prevent unauthorized access.

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Belen

2 years ago

Alex: I think Jacob implemented preventive controls to deter hackers.

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Florinda

2 years ago

Yes, preventive controls focus on preventing unauthorized access, while deterrent controls discourage attempts.

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Milly

2 years ago

Preventive controls are more about stopping attacks before they happen, right?

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Aimee

2 years ago

I agree with Candidate 1, deterrent controls use warning messages to deter hackers.

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Fletcher

2 years ago

I think Jacob has implemented deterrent controls.

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Lynelle

2 years ago

Alright, I'm with the majority on this one. Deterrent controls it is! Though I have to say, I'm a bit disappointed they didn't go with 'Fatima's Physical Security ExtrEricganza' as the answer choice. That would have been much more fun.

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Krissy

2 years ago

Yeah, I agree. It's all about discouraging hackers with those warning messages and signs.

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Carmelina

2 years ago

Deterrent controls

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Margery

2 years ago

I agree, France. The warning messages and signs seem more like a deterrent rather than a preventive measure. Deterrents are all about discouraging potential threats, while preventive controls are more about physically blocking unauthorized access.

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France

2 years ago

Whoa, this question is a tricky one! I'm not sure if I should go with deterrent controls or preventive controls. They both seem to fit the scenario, but I'm leaning more towards deterrent since the warning messages and signs are meant to discourage hackers, not necessarily stop them directly.

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