CGRC Control Selection Practice Question
Which THREE factors should an organization consider when applying control overlays?
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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The mission or business requirements of the system.
Overlays must be carefully integrated to ensure they maintain compliance while addressing specific environmental factors.
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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The personal preference of the system administrator.
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid driver for security controls.
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The date the system was originally purchased.
Why it's wrong here
Age of the system is not a factor for overlay applicability.
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The mission or business requirements of the system.
Why this is correct
Business needs drive the need for the specific overlay.
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The impact level of the underlying system.
Why this is correct
Overlays must be compatible with the system impact level.
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The existing control baseline of the system.
Why this is correct
The overlay must work in tandem with the baseline.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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