CGRC Assessment And Audit Practice Question
Which THREE items are critical when verifying an organization's Compliance with NIST SP 800-53?
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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System Security Plan (SSP)
NIST compliance requires a review of the SSP, the assessment of the controls, and the documentation of any deficiencies in a POA&M.
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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System Security Plan (SSP)
Why this is correct
Baseline requirement.
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Annual report of stock performance
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Security Assessment Report (SAR)
Why this is correct
Output of control assessment.
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Internal marketing strategy
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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POA&M
Why this is correct
Tracks remediation.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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