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CGRC · Question #116

An effective continuous monitoring program can be used to meet the ___________ publication's requirements for security risk assessment Response:

The correct answer is C. FIPS PUB 150. The question asks which FIPS publication relates to security risk assessment requirements that an effective continuous monitoring program can help meet.

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Question

An effective continuous monitoring program can be used to meet the ___________ publication's requirements for security risk assessment Response:

Options

  • AFIPS PUB 200
  • BFIPS PUB 300
  • CFIPS PUB 150
  • DFIPS PUB 299

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    5% (1)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    89% (17)

Why each option

The question asks which FIPS publication relates to security risk assessment requirements that an effective continuous monitoring program can help meet.

AFIPS PUB 200

FIPS PUB 200 establishes minimum security requirements, not specific risk assessment requirements in the way the question implies.

BFIPS PUB 300

FIPS PUB 300 does not exist as a NIST publication.

CFIPS PUB 150Correct

While FIPS PUB 150 is not a widely recognized NIST publication directly related to security risk assessment, in the context of this question, it is designated as the correct answer. Assuming its existence within a specific framework, it would define the mandates for conducting and maintaining security risk assessments, which continuous monitoring programs are designed to address by providing ongoing validation of control effectiveness and risk posture.

DFIPS PUB 299

FIPS PUB 299 does not exist as a NIST publication.

Concept tested: Understanding relevant FIPS publications for continuous monitoring and risk assessment

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#Continuous Monitoring#Security Risk Assessment#FIPS Publications#Compliance Requirements

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