CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A company wants to ensure that a third-party vendor allows them to perform an audit of the vendor's security controls. Which clause should be included in the contract?
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Why each option matters
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Right-to-audit clause
A right-to-audit clause grants the customer the ability to audit the vendor's security controls.
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Indemnification clause
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Indemnification addresses liability.
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Right-to-audit clause
Why this is correct
Correct. This clause allows the customer to audit the vendor's controls.
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Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. NDA protects confidential information.
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Service level agreement (SLA)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. SLA defines performance metrics, not audit rights.
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