CAP · Question #255
Which of the following professionals plays the role of a monitor and takes part in the organization's configuration management process?
The correct answer is C. Common Control Provider. The Common Control Provider (C) is responsible for implementing, managing, and monitoring common security controls that are inherited by multiple information systems across the organization. As part of this role, they participate in configuration management to ensure controls rem
Question
Which of the following professionals plays the role of a monitor and takes part in the organization's configuration management process?
Options
- ASenior Agency Information Security Officer
- BAuthorizing Official
- CCommon Control Provider
- DChief Information Officer
How the community answered
(36 responses)- B3% (1)
- C92% (33)
- D6% (2)
Explanation
The Common Control Provider (C) is responsible for implementing, managing, and monitoring common security controls that are inherited by multiple information systems across the organization. As part of this role, they participate in configuration management to ensure controls remain effective as systems change. The Senior Agency Information Security Officer (A) advises the CIO. The Authorizing Official (B) grants or denies system authorization. The Chief Information Officer (D) oversees enterprise IT strategy - none of these have the specific monitoring and configuration management role that the Common Control Provider holds.
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