CGRC Control Selection Practice Question
Your organization is applying NIST SP 800-53 controls to a hybrid cloud infrastructure. What is the main purpose of utilizing the 'Control Catalog'?
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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To serve as a comprehensive list of all possible security controls.
The catalog serves as the central repository from which organizations select appropriate controls based on their system-specific security needs.
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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To automate the scanning process.
Why it's wrong here
The catalog is a conceptual reference, not an automation tool.
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To serve as a comprehensive list of all possible security controls.
Why this is correct
The catalog provides the full set from which baselines are derived.
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To mandate the order of implementation.
Why it's wrong here
Baselines and internal policy determine implementation order.
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To identify which vendors are compliant.
Why it's wrong here
Vendor compliance is assessed separately.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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