CCSP · Question #247
Gap analysis is performed for what reason?
The correct answer is A. To begin the benchmarking process. Gap analysis is performed to compare an organization's current state against a target or desired state, identifying the 'gaps' between the two. This comparison is the foundational first step in the benchmarking process - you must know where you are relative to where you want to b
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Gap analysis is performed for what reason?
Options
- ATo begin the benchmarking process
- BTo assure proper accounting practices are being used
- CTo provide assurances to cloud customers
- DTo ensure all controls are in place and working properly
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A87% (45)
- B8% (4)
- C4% (2)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Gap analysis is performed to compare an organization's current state against a target or desired state, identifying the 'gaps' between the two. This comparison is the foundational first step in the benchmarking process - you must know where you are relative to where you want to be before you can set benchmarks and measure improvement. It is not an accounting assurance practice (B), not focused on cloud customer assurances (C), and while it may reveal missing controls, its primary purpose in the context of this question is to initiate benchmarking (D describes a control audit function).
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