CGRC System Compliance Practice Question
What is the relationship between the System Security Plan (SSP) and the Security Assessment Report (SAR)?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The SAR evaluates the effectiveness of the controls described in the SSP
The SSP describes the controls that *should* be in place, and the SAR reports on whether those controls are actually effective.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The SAR evaluates the effectiveness of the controls described in the SSP
Why this is correct
The SAR is the validation of the SSP.
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The SSP is a summary of the SAR
Why it's wrong here
The SSP is a detailed design/implementation document.
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They are independent documents with no relationship
Why it's wrong here
They are directly linked in the RMF.
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The SAR provides the controls to be documented in the SSP
Why it's wrong here
The SSP is developed before the assessment.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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