CGRC Control Implementation Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are recommended practices for managing firewall rules?
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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Documenting the business justification for each rule
Regular review and documentation of rules help maintain a secure and clean firewall configuration.
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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Documenting the business justification for each rule
Why this is correct
Justification is necessary for auditing and change management.
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Periodically reviewing rules to remove unnecessary ones
Why this is correct
Rule creep is a major security risk.
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Disabling logging for all rules to improve performance
Why it's wrong here
Logging is essential for monitoring and troubleshooting.
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Applying rules in random order
Why it's wrong here
Rule order is critical in firewall processing.
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Using 'Any' as the destination for all rules
Why it's wrong here
This violates the principle of least privilege.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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