ISC Governance Risk And Compliance Practice Question
What is the primary objective of a 'Compliance Gap Analysis' in a cloud migration project?
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 document differences between current state and requirements.
A gap analysis identifies where the current architecture deviates from the target compliance framework.
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 reduce cloud costs.
Why it's wrong here
Financial optimization is separate.
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To document differences between current state and requirements.
Why this is correct
The core purpose of a gap analysis.
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To increase the migration speed.
Why it's wrong here
Speed is not the objective of gap analysis.
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To select the best cloud provider.
Why it's wrong here
Provider selection precedes this phase.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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