DPI Guiding Principles And GRC Practice Question
An enterprise risk management framework mandates that third-party cloud providers undergo annual SOC 2 Type II audits. A strategic AI startup vendor only possesses a SOC 2 Type I report. How should the enterprise apply ITIL 4 guiding principles to evaluate this risk without blocking innovation?
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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Apply risk-based evaluation ('Focus on value') and establish an iterative vendor development plan ('Progress iteratively with feedback') accepting Type I temporarily with a binding contract for Type II within 6 months.
A rigid binary rejection (Type I vs Type II) ignores value and adaptability. Applying 'Progress iteratively with feedback' and 'Focus on value' allows the enterprise to accept a Type I temporarily while requiring an accelerated path to Type II.
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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Rewrite the startup's security architecture yourself to achieve SOC 2 Type II compliance.
Why it's wrong here
The enterprise is not responsible for engineering third-party vendor compliance controls.
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Apply risk-based evaluation ('Focus on value') and establish an iterative vendor development plan ('Progress iteratively with feedback') accepting Type I temporarily with a binding contract for Type II within 6 months.
Why this is correct
This balances risk governance with innovation and value creation through iterative milestones.
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Waive all SOC 2 audit requirements permanently for AI vendors.
Why it's wrong here
Waiving audits violates enterprise risk governance.
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Instantly terminate negotiations with the AI startup to maintain strict compliance adherence.
Why it's wrong here
Rigid adherence without risk-based evaluation blocks business value.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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