CGRC Control Implementation Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are considered 'technical' security controls?
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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Encryption of data in transit
Technical controls (also called logical controls) use technology to enforce security.
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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Annual risk assessment
Why it's wrong here
This is an administrative control.
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Security policies
Why it's wrong here
This is an administrative control.
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Encryption of data in transit
Why this is correct
Encryption is a technical control.
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Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Why this is correct
ACLs are technical mechanisms for access control.
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Fencing around the data center
Why it's wrong here
This is a physical control.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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