CGRC Control Selection Practice Question
During tailoring, what is the 'Refinement' process?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Adjusting the control statement to make it more precise.
Refinement is the process of adjusting the implementation of a control to be more specific to the technology or mission.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Changing the impact level of the system.
Why it's wrong here
Impact is decided in the categorization phase.
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Removing controls that are too expensive.
Why it's wrong here
Cost is not a direct factor in refinement.
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Adjusting the control statement to make it more precise.
Why this is correct
Refinement makes the control more applicable.
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Adding new controls to the baseline.
Why it's wrong here
This is supplementing.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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