CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
A multinational organization must comply with GDPR, CCPA, and PCI DSS. Which approach is MOST effective for managing these overlapping requirements?
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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Develop a unified compliance framework that maps controls to multiple regulations
A unified compliance framework reduces duplication and ensures consistent control application across regulations.
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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Outsource compliance management to a third-party consultant
Why it's wrong here
Outsourcing does not eliminate the need for internal governance.
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Develop a unified compliance framework that maps controls to multiple regulations
Why this is correct
A unified framework streamlines compliance and reduces redundancy.
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Prioritize compliance based on the most stringent regulation
Why it's wrong here
This may not fully satisfy all requirements and could be inefficient.
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Assign separate teams to manage each regulation
Why it's wrong here
Siloed teams lead to inefficiency and inconsistent controls.
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