Controls Are

question 12

Multiple Choice

Controls are

• A) Safeguards used to minimize the impact of threats
• B) Capabilities, intentions and attack methods of adversaries to cause harm to assets
• C) Resource or information that is to be protected
• D) Weaknesses in an information system that can lead to a compromise of an asset

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Definitions:

Motor Starter Contactor

An electromechanical switch used to control the power supply to a motor, providing safe start and stop operations.

Motor Load Current

The current drawn by an electric motor under specific load conditions, indicative of the power it is using to perform its function.

Inverse Time-Delay

Refers to a characteristic of protective devices where the time to trip decreases as the magnitude of the current increases.

Overload Current

The flow of electricity exceeding the normal operating current, potentially causing overheating or damage to electrical components.