CGRC · Question #710
What type of testing is the Evaluation thru operation, movement, or adjustment under specific conditions to determine control success? Response:
The correct answer is A. Demonstration. The evaluation of a security control by observing its active use, movement, or adjustment under specific conditions to determine its success is known as a Demonstration.
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What type of testing is the Evaluation thru operation, movement, or adjustment under specific conditions to determine control success? Response:
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- ADemonstration
- BInspection
- CExamination
- DOrganization
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(39 responses)- A90% (35)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D5% (2)
Why each option
The evaluation of a security control by observing its active use, movement, or adjustment under specific conditions to determine its success is known as a Demonstration.
Demonstration, as a control assessment method, involves actively observing the security control in operation, movement, or adjustment under specified conditions. This method directly shows whether a control performs its intended function effectively.
Inspection involves examining documents, records, or logs, not directly observing the operational behavior of a control.
Examination is often used interchangeably with inspection and refers to reviewing artifacts or documentation, rather than dynamic observation of an operational control.
Organization is not a recognized or standard type of control assessment method.
Concept tested: Control assessment methods (Demonstration)
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-53a/rev5/final
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