CLO-002 Governance Risk Compliance And Security Practice Question
An auditor requests evidence that an organization is managing cloud risks. Which document should the IT team provide as the primary evidence of risk mitigation strategies?
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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Risk Register
The Risk Register is the formal document where identified risks, their impact, and mitigation strategies are documented.
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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Risk Register
Why this is correct
The Risk Register is the standard governance tool for tracking and managing risk.
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Cloud Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Why it's wrong here
The SLA defines service availability, not risk mitigation internal to the company.
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System Security Plan (SSP)
Why it's wrong here
The SSP is a technical document describing security controls, but the Risk Register is the governance tool.
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Network Topology Diagram
Why it's wrong here
This provides visual documentation of the infrastructure, not a risk assessment.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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