CGRC Assessment And Audit Practice Question
Which standard provides the framework for conducting information security audits?
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ISO/IEC 27007
ISO/IEC 27007 provides guidance on managing an information security management system (ISMS) audit program.
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ISO/IEC 27007
Why this is correct
This is the specific standard for ISMS auditing.
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NIST SP 800-37
Why it's wrong here
This is the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
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PCI DSS
Why it's wrong here
This is a payment card industry security standard.
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ISO/IEC 27001
Why it's wrong here
This is the standard for the ISMS itself, not the audit process.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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