CGRC Scope OF System Practice Question
You are defining the authorization boundary for a cloud-hosted application in the NIST Risk Management Framework. Which component must be explicitly included within the boundary according to NIST SP 800-37?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The cloud service provider's physical security controls for the hosting data center.
The authorization boundary must include all components for which the authorizing official accepts risk, including third-party cloud services that manage the security controls.
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 cloud service provider's physical security controls for the hosting data center.
Why this is correct
The authorization boundary encompasses the service environment providing the security controls.
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The end-user's local home router configuration.
Why it's wrong here
End-user equipment is typically outside the system boundary.
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The public internet backbone routing protocols.
Why it's wrong here
The public internet is outside the control of the information system owner.
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The organization's global human resources policy.
Why it's wrong here
HR policy is an organizational common control, not a system-specific component.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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