CGRC Control Selection Practice Question
When selecting controls, you notice that a specific NIST 800-53 control includes 'assignment' statements. What is the purpose of these statements?
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 define specific parameters for control implementation.
Assignment statements provide a mechanism to tailor the control by specifying organization-defined values or frequencies.
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 define specific parameters for control implementation.
Why this is correct
Assignments allow organizations to define values like 'every 30 days' or 'authorized personnel'.
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To categorize the control by its priority level.
Why it's wrong here
Priority is indicated by control baselines.
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To link the control to a regulatory requirement.
Why it's wrong here
This is done through control mapping or cross-referencing.
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To assign the control to a specific system administrator.
Why it's wrong here
Assignments fill in variables within the control language.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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