CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A company that must comply with SOX is migrating its financial systems to a cloud service. Which of the following IT general controls is most critical for SOX compliance in the cloud?
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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Change management controls
SOX requires strong controls over financial data; change management ensures changes to systems are authorized and tested.
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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Multi-factor authentication
Why it's wrong here
Authentication is part of access controls, but change management is typically more emphasized in SOX audits.
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Data encryption at rest
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is important but not the most critical SOX control; access and change management are key.
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Automated backup procedures
Why it's wrong here
Backups are important but not the primary focus of SOX IT general controls.
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Change management controls
Why this is correct
Change management is a fundamental IT general control for SOX to ensure integrity of financial systems.
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