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CGRC · Question #327

Who is primarily responsible for the development of system-specific procedures? Response:

The correct answer is A. The system owner. The system owner is primarily responsible for the development of system-specific procedures, as they oversee the overall operation and management of the information system.

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Question

Who is primarily responsible for the development of system-specific procedures? Response:

Options

  • AThe system owner
  • BThe information systems security officer (ISSO)
  • CThe system architect
  • DThe system administrator

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    93% (26)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)

Why each option

The system owner is primarily responsible for the development of system-specific procedures, as they oversee the overall operation and management of the information system.

AThe system ownerCorrect

The system owner holds the primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the system, including its operational policies and system-specific procedures. They understand the system's mission, business processes, and the specific controls needed for its secure and effective operation.

BThe information systems security officer (ISSO)

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) advises on security matters and helps implement controls, but the system owner ultimately owns the system's procedures.

CThe system architect

The system architect designs the system, but the owner is responsible for the ongoing operational procedures.

DThe system administrator

The system administrator implements and maintains the system according to procedures, but does not typically develop them as a primary responsibility.

Concept tested: RMF roles - System Owner responsibilities

Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-37r2.pdf

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#System Owner#Roles and Responsibilities#System Procedures#Governance

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