ISC Governance Risk And Compliance Practice Question
Which TWO actions should be taken when integrating a new cloud service into an existing GRC program?
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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Conduct a formal risk assessment of the new service.
New cloud services require updated risk assessments and governance mapping.
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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Increase the organization's total headcount.
Why it's wrong here
Not a governance activity.
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Conduct a formal risk assessment of the new service.
Why this is correct
Required to identify new threats.
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Immediately decommission the old service.
Why it's wrong here
A business decision, not a governance activity.
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Rename the existing risk registers.
Why it's wrong here
Superficial change, not a security requirement.
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Map the service's controls to existing compliance frameworks.
Why this is correct
Ensures the service doesn't create compliance gaps.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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