Which of the following control detects problem before it can occur? 

Answer options:

A. Deterrent control
B. Detective control
C. Compensation control
D. Preventative control

D

Preventative controls are the controls that detect the problem before it occurs. They attempt to predict potential problems and make adjustments to prevent those problems to occur in near future. This prediction is being made by monitoring both the system`s operations and its inputs. Incorrect Answers: A: Deterrent controls are similar to the preventative controls, but they diminish or reverse the attraction of the environment to prevent risk from occurring instead of making adjustments to the environment. B: Detective controls simply detect and report on the occurrence of a problems. They identify specific symptoms to potential problems. C: Compensation controls ensure that normal business operations continue by applying appropriate resource.