CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A healthcare organization is implementing a vendor risk management program. Which THREE of the following should be included in the vendor risk assessment process? (Select THREE.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Reviewing the vendor's SOC 2 Type II report
Effective vendor risk assessment includes reviewing audit reports, performing security questionnaires, and conducting penetration tests to evaluate controls.
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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Requiring the vendor to purchase cyber insurance
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Insurance is a risk transfer, not a direct assessment of security.
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Reviewing the vendor's financial statements
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Financial health is important but not a direct security control assessment.
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Reviewing the vendor's SOC 2 Type II report
Why this is correct
Correct. SOC 2 reports provide independent assurance.
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Conducting a penetration test of the vendor's environment
Why this is correct
Correct. Penetration tests identify vulnerabilities.
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Administering a security questionnaire to the vendor
Why this is correct
Correct. Questionnaires gather information on controls.
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