CGRC Assessment And Audit Practice Question
When conducting an assessment using the SCAP protocol, what is the primary purpose of the OVAL component?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To provide a language for checking system configuration state
OVAL (Open Vulnerability and Assessment Language) is used to verify the state of a system's security configuration, such as registry keys or file permissions.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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To provide a language for checking system configuration state
Why this is correct
OVAL defines checks to identify configuration issues.
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To standardize the transfer of vulnerability data
Why it's wrong here
That is the role of CVE or CCE.
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To define the severity of a vulnerability
Why it's wrong here
That is the role of the CVSS score.
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To manage the lifecycle of a POA&M
Why it's wrong here
POA&M management is a process, not a language.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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