CGRC Assessment And Audit Practice Question
Which type of audit is performed by an internal department to assess the effectiveness of security controls without external pressure?
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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Self-assessment
Internal audits are conducted by the organization's own staff to improve internal processes and compliance before formal external audits occur.
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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Third-party assessment
Why it's wrong here
This is an external audit.
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Penetration test
Why it's wrong here
This is a technical test, not an audit.
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Self-assessment
Why this is correct
Self-assessments are internal exercises.
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Regulatory inspection
Why it's wrong here
These are external, compliance-driven.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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