CGRC System Compliance Practice Question
During the compliance determination phase, you discover that a legacy application lacks multi-factor authentication (MFA) but is isolated within a physically secured enclave. Which action should you take to document this in the Security Assessment Report (SAR)?
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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Document the compensating control and assess its effectiveness
Documenting compensating controls allows the assessor to show how the security objective is met despite the missing control.
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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Force an upgrade to the application
Why it's wrong here
This is a remediation step, not an assessment step.
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Document the compensating control and assess its effectiveness
Why this is correct
Compensating controls are valid methods to meet security requirements.
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Immediately revoke the Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Why it's wrong here
Risk assessment must occur before revoking an ATO.
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Mark the control as 'Not Applicable'
Why it's wrong here
The control is applicable; it is just unimplemented.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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