ISC Law Ethics And Security Compliance Management Practice Question
Which TWO aspects of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) are most relevant when establishing a 'Compliance Program Management' function?
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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Identify (ID) function
The CSF provides structure; 'Govern' and 'Identify' are the pillars for compliance management.
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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Recover (RC) function
Why it's wrong here
Recovery is for incident management, not program management.
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Identify (ID) function
Why this is correct
The 'Identify' function helps define the scope and regulatory requirements.
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Detect (DE) function
Why it's wrong here
Detection is for monitoring, not program governance.
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Govern (GV) function
Why this is correct
The 'Govern' function establishes the strategy and risk management processes.
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Protect (PR) function
Why it's wrong here
Protection is for control implementation, not the framework of management.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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