CGRC GRC Program Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are necessary to establish a 'Continuous Control Monitoring' (CCM) program?
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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Automated notification workflows for failed controls.
CCM requires automated data feeds, defined thresholds, and notification mechanisms to be effective.
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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Automated notification workflows for failed controls.
Why this is correct
Notifications ensure timely remediation of failures.
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A physical audit team performing site visits daily.
Why it's wrong here
Site visits are manual and cannot be truly continuous.
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Defined thresholds for 'Pass' or 'Fail' conditions.
Why this is correct
Thresholds provide the logic for alerting.
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Automated data extraction from IT assets.
Why this is correct
Continuous monitoring relies on live data ingestion.
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A manual spreadsheet that is updated every quarter.
Why it's wrong here
Spreadsheets are not 'continuous'.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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