ISC Governance Risk And Compliance Practice Question
In the context of the CISSP-ISSAP, which governance activity involves verifying that the architecture aligns with business requirements through regular audits?
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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Compliance Monitoring
Compliance Monitoring is the governance activity that ensures the implemented system remains aligned with business requirements and regulatory standards.
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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Threat Modeling
Why it's wrong here
Performed during design, not for verification.
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Risk Acceptance
Why it's wrong here
A management decision, not an audit activity.
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Architecture Peer Review
Why it's wrong here
Usually performed pre-implementation.
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Compliance Monitoring
Why this is correct
The activity of verifying alignment.
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