CGRC System Compliance Practice Question
A system is found to have a critical vulnerability that cannot be patched. You are documenting a risk acceptance request. What is the most critical piece of information to include for the AO?
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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The potential impact on the organization's mission
The AO needs to understand the impact of the risk on the organizational mission to make an informed decision.
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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The estimated cost of an upgrade
Why it's wrong here
Cost is a factor, but mission impact is primary.
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The manufacturer's release notes
Why it's wrong here
This is descriptive, not risk-based.
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The potential impact on the organization's mission
Why this is correct
AO decisions are based on the balance of mission need vs. residual risk.
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The CVSS score of the vulnerability
Why it's wrong here
The score is part of the technical risk, but not the mission impact.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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