CGRC Control Selection Practice Question
Your organization has decided to use a 'Control Overlay' for a cloud environment. What is the primary benefit of using an overlay?
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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It provides a standardized set of controls for a specific technology stack.
Overlays are pre-defined sets of controls that address specific environments, technologies, or missions, ensuring consistent security posture.
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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It provides a standardized set of controls for a specific technology stack.
Why this is correct
Overlays tailor baselines for specific scenarios like cloud or IoT.
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It replaces the need for FIPS 199 categorization.
Why it's wrong here
Categorization is still required.
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It eliminates the need for manual tailoring.
Why it's wrong here
Tailoring might still be needed depending on the specific implementation.
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It automatically tests the controls for compliance.
Why it's wrong here
Overlays are selection tools, not assessment tools.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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