A timely review of system access audit records would be an example of which of the basic security functions?

A timely review of system access audit records would be an example of which of the basic security functions?
A .  avoidance.
B .  deterrence.
C .  prevention.
D .  detection.

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Answer: D

Explanation: By reviewing system logs you can detect events that have occured.

The following answers are incorrect:

avoidance. This is incorrect, avoidance is a distractor. By reviewing system logs you have not avoided anything.

deterrence. This is incorrect because system logs are a history of past events. You cannot deter something that has already occurred.

prevention. This is incorrect because system logs are a history of past events. You cannot prevent something that has already occurred.