CGRC Control Implementation Practice Question
You are configuring a SIEM (e.g., Splunk) to monitor failed login attempts. What is the most efficient way to reduce noise while maintaining audit integrity?
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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Apply filters on the Universal Forwarder
Filtering at the forwarder level prevents unnecessary ingestion of logs, saving storage and improving performance.
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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Apply filters on the Universal Forwarder
Why this is correct
Filtering at the source (forwarder) prevents ingestion of noise.
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Disable logging on the domain controller
Why it's wrong here
This prevents monitoring of critical security events.
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Delete logs after ingestion
Why it's wrong here
This violates audit trail integrity requirements.
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Increase log rotation frequency
Why it's wrong here
This impacts storage management but not log noise reduction.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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