CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A security manager is reviewing the organization's security policy hierarchy. Which of the following correctly orders these documents from highest to lowest level of authority?
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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Policy, Standard, Guideline, Procedure
The typical hierarchy is: policy (high-level, mandatory), standard (specific requirements), guideline (recommendations), procedure (step-by-step instructions).
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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Guideline, Policy, Procedure, Standard
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Policy is highest, guideline is lower.
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Standard, Policy, Procedure, Guideline
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Policy should be highest.
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Policy, Standard, Guideline, Procedure
Why this is correct
Correct. Policy is top-level, then standard, guideline, procedure.
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Procedure, Guideline, Standard, Policy
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This is reversed.
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