An organization implements a policy on installing software service pac

QUESTION

An organization implements a policy on installing software service packs on all its computers. This is an example of which type of control?

a. Administrative
b. Technical
c. Physical
d. Electronic

ANSWER:

ANS: A
Administrative controls include establishing and adhering to security policies and procedures as well as dedicating resources to security. Implementing a policy on installing and updating service packs would be an example of administrative controls. Physical controls are actual physical methods to protect inappropriate access to PHI. Technical controls are using technology to protect against inappropriate access to PHI. Electronic controls is not an accurate term.