CGRC Control Implementation Practice Question
You are hardening a web server. You need to ensure that only secure ciphers are used for TLS connections. Where is this typically configured?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The server's TLS configuration file
The web server's SSL/TLS configuration file (e.g., httpd.conf or nginx.conf) defines the supported cipher suites.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The server's TLS configuration file
Why this is correct
This file controls how the server handles cryptographic handshakes.
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The server's BIOS settings
Why it's wrong here
BIOS settings manage hardware-level configurations.
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The web application's root directory
Why it's wrong here
This is for web files, not server-side cryptographic settings.
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The firewall access control list
Why it's wrong here
Firewalls manage packet flow, not TLS cipher negotiation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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