CGRC System Compliance Practice Question
Which TWO documents are essential for an Authorizing Official to make an informed risk-based decision?
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 SAR provides the technical assessment, and the POA&M identifies how identified weaknesses will be addressed.
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 it's wrong here
The SSP is a baseline, but the other two are critical for the *decision*.
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Hardware inventory list
Why it's wrong here
Not essential for the decision.
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Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Why this is correct
Essential for knowing the remediation plan for weaknesses.
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Security Assessment Report (SAR)
Why this is correct
Essential for knowing the current control posture.
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Network diagram
Why it's wrong here
Supporting document only.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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