CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
Which of the following is a key difference between compliance and security?
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.
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Compliance typically represents a minimum bar, while security seeks best practice
Compliance focuses on meeting minimum legal or regulatory requirements, while security aims for best practices to protect assets beyond what is required.
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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Compliance is voluntary, security is mandatory
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Compliance is often mandatory.
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Compliance is proactive, security is reactive
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Both can be proactive.
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Security only applies to technical controls, compliance to administrative
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Both cover technical and administrative.
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Compliance typically represents a minimum bar, while security seeks best practice
Why this is correct
Correct. Compliance is about meeting minimum requirements; security goes beyond.
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