CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
During a vendor risk assessment, a third-party vendor refuses to provide a SOC 2 report but offers a completed security questionnaire. The vendor handles sensitive customer data. Which of the following is the BEST course of action?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Require a right-to-audit clause to conduct an on-site assessment.
If a vendor refuses to provide independent audit evidence, the organization should consider the risk level. For sensitive data, a SOC 2 report is a strong control. The organization should require a right-to-audit clause to perform its own assessment, as the questionnaire alone may be insufficient.
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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Immediately terminate the relationship.
Why it's wrong here
Termination may be premature; negotiation is possible.
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Lower the data classification to reduce risk.
Why it's wrong here
Classification should be based on data sensitivity, not vendor cooperation.
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Require a right-to-audit clause to conduct an on-site assessment.
Why this is correct
This allows the organization to verify controls directly.
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Accept the questionnaire as sufficient evidence.
Why it's wrong here
Questionnaires are self-reported and less reliable.
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