20+ practice questions focused on Governance, Risk, and Compliance — one of the most tested topics on the CompTIA SecurityX CAS-004 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Governance, Risk, and Compliance PracticeA security analyst is calculating the annualized loss expectancy (ALE) for a server. The single loss expectancy (SLE) is $5,000 and the annualized rate of occurrence (ARO) is 0.2. What is the ALE?
Explanation: ALE = SLE × ARO = $5,000 × 0.2 = $1,000.
A company wants to ensure that its data handling practices align with the principle of 'privacy by design'. Which of the following actions best supports this principle?
Explanation: Privacy by design integrates privacy into the system design from the start, not as an afterthought.
A financial institution is required to comply with SOX. Which of the following is a primary focus of this regulation?
Explanation: SOX focuses on financial reporting accuracy and internal controls over financial reporting.
An organization has identified a vulnerability in a legacy system that cannot be patched. The system is critical for operations, and the cost of mitigating the vulnerability exceeds the potential loss. Which risk treatment option is most appropriate?
Explanation: Risk acceptance is chosen when the cost of mitigation exceeds the potential loss and the risk is within risk appetite.
A security manager is evaluating two risk quantification approaches: Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR) and a qualitative heat map. Which of the following is a key advantage of using FAIR over the qualitative heat map?
Explanation: FAIR provides a more rigorous, quantitative analysis that enables cost-benefit analysis, unlike qualitative methods.
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