CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are key activities in a third-party risk management (TPRM) program?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Ongoing monitoring of vendor security posture
TPRM includes onboarding risk assessment, contract security requirements, and ongoing monitoring.
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Ongoing monitoring of vendor security posture
Why this is correct
Continuous monitoring detects changes in risk.
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Providing vendor with access to internal network
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational decision, not a TPRM activity.
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Negotiating contract security requirements
Why this is correct
Contracts should include security clauses.
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Onboarding risk assessment for new vendors
Why this is correct
Initial assessment identifies risks before engagement.
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Performing background checks on vendor employees
Why it's wrong here
This is not typically a standard TPRM activity.
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