ISC Law Ethics And Security Compliance Management Practice Question
Which THREE factors must be considered during the 'Compliance Program Management' phase when evaluating whether to adopt a new cloud-based tool?
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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The availability of audit logs for compliance verification
Adopting new tools requires balancing risk, regulatory adherence, and technical capability.
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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The tool's marketing budget
Why it's wrong here
Marketing budget is irrelevant to compliance.
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The availability of audit logs for compliance verification
Why this is correct
If you cannot audit it, you cannot prove compliance.
- ✓
The data residency capabilities of the tool
Why this is correct
Compliance requires control over where data is stored.
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The tool's alignment with existing security and privacy policies
Why this is correct
New tools must fit within current governance models.
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The number of social media followers of the vendor
Why it's wrong here
Social media popularity is not a security or compliance metric.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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