CGRC Compliance Maintenance Practice Question
Which document is primarily used to track and manage changes to security controls under the continuous monitoring strategy?
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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Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
The Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) is the standard document used to track the remediation of security control deficiencies.
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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Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
Why this is correct
The POA&M is used to track the progress of remediating identified security weaknesses.
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System Security Plan (SSP).
Why it's wrong here
The SSP describes the system; the POA&M manages the remediation of its weaknesses.
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Risk Assessment Report (RAR).
Why it's wrong here
The RAR documents the risks, but the POA&M documents the mitigation plan.
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Authority to Operate (ATO).
Why it's wrong here
The ATO is the authorization decision, not the tracker for security changes.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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