CGRC Control Selection Practice Question
A system owner determines that a specific NIST 800-53 control cannot be implemented due to legacy hardware constraints. They choose to implement a different control to mitigate the same risk. This is an example of what?
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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Compensating Control.
A compensating control is an alternate measure used to satisfy the requirement of a security control that cannot be implemented as stated.
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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Risk Acceptance.
Why it's wrong here
Risk acceptance occurs when no control is implemented.
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Baseline Tailoring.
Why it's wrong here
While it is part of tailoring, 'compensating control' is the more specific term.
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Control Supplementation.
Why it's wrong here
Supplementation adds to the baseline.
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Compensating Control.
Why this is correct
This is the definition of a compensating control.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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