CGRC Scope OF System Practice Question
Your organization is transitioning to a 'System of Systems' architecture. When defining the boundary for one sub-system, what is the best practice to avoid scope creep?
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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Define the boundary based on the specific services and data flows owned by the sub-system.
Clearly defining trust zones and interface points prevents the boundary from expanding unnecessarily.
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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Define the boundary based on the specific services and data flows owned by the sub-system.
Why this is correct
Focusing on ownership and data flow control keeps the authorization boundary precise.
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Include only the database tier.
Why it's wrong here
This misses application logic and interface security.
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Include the entire enterprise infrastructure to be safe.
Why it's wrong here
This makes the assessment process inefficient and improperly scoped.
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Include all internal network segments regardless of use.
Why it's wrong here
This leads to an overly broad and unmanageable boundary.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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