CGRC System Compliance Practice Question
Which THREE categories of controls are identified in NIST SP 800-53?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Operational
NIST categorizes controls into Technical, Management, and Operational families.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Financial
Why it's wrong here
Not an NIST control category.
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Operational
Why this is correct
A valid control category.
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Management
Why this is correct
A valid control category.
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Environmental
Why it's wrong here
Usually treated as part of Physical or Operational.
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Technical
Why this is correct
A valid control category.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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