CGRC GRC Program Practice Question
When establishing a GRC program structure, what is the primary purpose of defining a 'System of Record'?
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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To provide a 'Single Source of Truth' for audit and compliance data.
Defining a single 'System of Record' ensures 'Single Source of Truth' for audit and risk reporting.
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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To allow every department to have its own data repository.
Why it's wrong here
This creates silos, which GRC aims to eliminate.
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To minimize the cost of software licenses.
Why it's wrong here
Licensing is a secondary consideration to data integrity.
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To make the GRC platform run faster.
Why it's wrong here
Performance is determined by database architecture, not data policy.
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To provide a 'Single Source of Truth' for audit and compliance data.
Why this is correct
This is the fundamental goal of integrating GRC into one system.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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