CGRC GRC Program Practice Question
The organization has adopted a 'Defense-in-Depth' strategy. You are tasked with mapping controls to the NIST CSF framework within the GRC tool. What is the most effective way to manage the relationship between framework sub-categories and existing internal controls?
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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Use 'Control Mapping' functionality to link internal controls to NIST sub-categories.
The 'Many-to-Many' mapping methodology is the industry standard for reconciling internal controls with external frameworks like NIST CSF.
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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Rename all internal controls to match the NIST sub-category names.
Why it's wrong here
This causes confusion and loses the original context of the internal control.
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Create separate GRC instances for every framework adopted.
Why it's wrong here
This creates silos and prevents cross-framework reporting.
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Use 'Control Mapping' functionality to link internal controls to NIST sub-categories.
Why this is correct
This provides the necessary traceability for compliance reporting.
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Hard-code the NIST framework into the GRC platform source code.
Why it's wrong here
Custom code is difficult to maintain during platform upgrades.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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