CGRC Assessment And Audit Practice Question
During a FedRAMP audit, you discover that a customer's cloud environment does not meet a required control. What is the mandatory next step to track this non-compliance?
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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Document the weakness in a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
FedRAMP requires that all open vulnerabilities and control weaknesses identified during an assessment be documented in a POA&M for tracking and remediation.
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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Document the weakness in a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Why this is correct
POA&M is the standard artifact for tracking identified gaps.
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Immediately terminate the cloud service
Why it's wrong here
Termination is not the immediate remediation step.
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Perform a penetration test
Why it's wrong here
Penetration tests validate security but don't track remediation.
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Request a waiver from the JAB
Why it's wrong here
Waivers are rare and not the standard tracking mechanism.
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Update the System Security Plan (SSP) to reflect compliance
Why it's wrong here
Updating the SSP before remediation provides false information.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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