CGRC Control Selection Practice Question
You are tailoring controls for a system that does not process PII. Which action should you take regarding the Privacy (PRIV) family controls in the NIST 800-53 catalog?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Document the removal of the family with a justification.
If a control or family is not applicable to the system's function, it should be scoped out or documented as not applicable during the tailoring process.
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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Replace the family with general security controls.
Why it's wrong here
Privacy controls serve unique requirements that cannot be replaced by general security.
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Keep the controls but set them to 'manual' mode.
Why it's wrong here
This does not address the need for tailoring.
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Document the removal of the family with a justification.
Why this is correct
Tailoring allows for the removal of non-applicable controls with justification.
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Implement the controls as high-priority items.
Why it's wrong here
Implementation of unnecessary controls wastes resources.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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