CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A company is conducting a third-party risk assessment of a cloud service provider. Which TWO of the following are appropriate sources of evidence for evaluating the provider's security controls? (Select TWO.)
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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SOC 2 Type II report
SOC 2 reports provide independent assurance of controls. Penetration test reports demonstrate the effectiveness of security testing. Security questionnaires are self-reported and less reliable. Right-to-audit clauses are contractual, not evidence. Supply chain documentation may be relevant but is not a direct evidence source for security controls.
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SOC 2 Type II report
Why this is correct
Provides independent audit over security controls.
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Supply chain bill of materials
Why it's wrong here
Relevant for supply chain risk but not primary evidence for security controls.
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Penetration test report from a qualified third party
Why this is correct
Demonstrates security testing results and vulnerability identification.
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Security questionnaire completed by the vendor
Why it's wrong here
Self-reported and may not be independently verified.
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Right-to-audit clause in the contract
Why it's wrong here
A contractual right, not evidence of control effectiveness.
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