CGRC Control Selection Practice Question
An organization is applying NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls to a cloud-based SaaS application. The authorization official requests that you perform 'supplementing' during the tailoring process. What is the correct action?
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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Add additional controls to the baseline to address specific threat vectors.
Supplementing is the process of adding controls to a baseline to address specific mission or business requirements that are not covered by the standard baseline.
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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Replace a control with a vendor-provided security feature.
Why it's wrong here
This describes a compensating control implementation.
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Add additional controls to the baseline to address specific threat vectors.
Why this is correct
Supplementing specifically refers to the addition of controls.
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Remove controls from the baseline that are technically infeasible.
Why it's wrong here
This is called scoping or removing.
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Adjust the parameters of existing controls to lower operational impact.
Why it's wrong here
This is known as compensating control selection or parameter refinement.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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