ISC Risk Management Practice Question
You are managing third-party risk. Which tool or method is most appropriate for a continuous assessment of a cloud service provider (CSP)?
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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Real-time CSPM monitoring
Cloud security posture management (CSPM) provides continuous monitoring against compliance and risk frameworks.
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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Review of the CSP's website
Why it's wrong here
Insufficient for risk management.
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Real-time CSPM monitoring
Why this is correct
CSPM tools offer the continuous visibility required for modern cloud risk management.
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One-time penetration test
Why it's wrong here
Point-in-time assessment.
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Annual SOC 2 Type II review
Why it's wrong here
This is a point-in-time review, not continuous.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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