CGRC Control Selection Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are considered 'common controls'?
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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Physical building access badges.
Common controls are typically provided by centralized entities, such as physical security or network boundary protection.
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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The custom source code of a business logic application.
Why it's wrong here
Custom code is system-specific.
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Application-specific encryption keys.
Why it's wrong here
These are system-specific to the application.
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Physical building access badges.
Why this is correct
Physical access is typically provided at the facility level.
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The specific database schema of a custom app.
Why it's wrong here
Database schema is system-specific.
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Network boundary protection (firewall) for the data center.
Why this is correct
Enterprise firewalls are typical common controls.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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