CGRC Assessment And Audit Practice Question
You are assessing a system for compliance with FIPS 140-3. Which evidence provides the strongest validation?
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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CMVP validation certificate
A NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) certificate provides formal verification that a product has met the FIPS 140 requirements.
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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CMVP validation certificate
Why this is correct
This is the industry standard for proof of compliance.
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Manufacturer's technical specification document
Why it's wrong here
Self-attestation is weaker than validation.
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Internal configuration audit report
Why it's wrong here
Internal audits cannot certify crypto standards.
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Email from the vendor
Why it's wrong here
Email is not sufficient evidence for compliance.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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