CGRC Compliance Maintenance Practice Question
In the context of configuration management for compliance, what is the primary purpose of a Configuration Baseline?
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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To document the approved security configuration of a system.
A baseline provides a documented, approved state of a system that serves as a reference point for future changes.
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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To automate the deployment of new software patches.
Why it's wrong here
Baseline management is for verification, not deployment automation.
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To document the approved security configuration of a system.
Why this is correct
The baseline defines the standard, secure configuration that is periodically verified.
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To identify all users with administrative privileges.
Why it's wrong here
Access control lists are specific to user management, not system configuration baselines.
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To serve as a temporary backup for system files.
Why it's wrong here
Backups are for restoration, not for defining the approved security state.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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