CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A company is conducting a third-party risk assessment for a SaaS provider. The provider has provided a SOC 2 Type II report, penetration test results, and a completed security questionnaire. Which of these provides the most independent and comprehensive view of the provider's control environment over time?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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SOC 2 Type II report
A SOC 2 Type II report is an independent auditor's opinion on controls over a period, making it the most comprehensive.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Penetration test report
Why it's wrong here
Focuses on technical vulnerabilities at a point in time.
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Security questionnaire
Why it's wrong here
Self-reported and may be incomplete.
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Vendor's marketing materials
Why it's wrong here
Not a reliable source for control assessment.
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SOC 2 Type II report
Why this is correct
Provides independent assurance over controls over time.
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