CGRC Control Implementation Practice Question
You are deploying a PKI solution using Microsoft AD CS. You need to ensure that compromised certificates can be revoked. What must be configured?
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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Certificate Revocation List (CRL) Distribution Point
A Certificate Revocation List (CRL) is essential for clients to verify if a certificate is still valid.
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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OCSP Responder
Why it's wrong here
While valid, the CRL is the fundamental requirement for certificate revocation status.
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Certificate Revocation List (CRL) Distribution Point
Why this is correct
Clients must be able to reach the CDP to verify status.
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Key Archival
Why it's wrong here
Key archival is for private key recovery, not revocation.
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Trust Anchor
Why it's wrong here
A trust anchor is the root CA certificate.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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