WGU D486 GOVERNANCE RISK AND
COMPLIANCE PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Minimum Necessary Rule.
Answer: Only the minimum amount of PHI required to perform a task
should be accessed or shared.
◍ How does HIPAA relate to GRC?.
Answer: HIPAA defines compliance requirements; GRC ensures they are
implemented, monitored, and documented.
◍ Risk Likelihood.
Answer: The probability that a risk event will occur.
◍ Security Incident.
Answer: An event that threatens the confidentiality, integrity, or availability
of information.
◍ Compliance.
Answer: Adhering to laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies.
◍ Audit.
Answer: A formal review of processes, controls, and documentation to
verify compliance.
◍ Why is healthcare GRC critical?.
Answer: Healthcare handles sensitive data and faces strict regulatory
oversight.
◍ Corrective Action.
, Answer: Steps taken to fix compliance gaps identified during audits or
reviews.
◍ Router Security.
Answer: - Block source routed packets- Message authentication
◍ Defense in Depth.
Answer: Using multiple layers of controls to manage risk.
◍ Vulnerability.
Answer: A weakness that could be exploited by a threat.
◍ Technical Controls.
Answer: Technology-based safeguards such as access controls, encryption,
and authentication.
◍ ISO 31000.
Answer: provides principles and generic guidelines on managing risks faced
by organizations.
◍ ISO 27001.
Answer: An international standard for information security management
systems.
◍ Risk Impact.
Answer: The potential damage or consequence if a risk occurs.
◍ PHI (Protected Health Information).
Answer: Any identifiable health information related to a patient's condition,
treatment, or payment.
◍ A company needs to evaluate the overall security posture of the firm.
Analyze the following options to determine which is the best solution..
Answer: Center for Internet Security Risk Assessment Method (CIS-RAM)
◍ Bias Risk.
Answer: The risk that AI systems may produce unfair or discriminatory
outcomes.
COMPLIANCE PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Minimum Necessary Rule.
Answer: Only the minimum amount of PHI required to perform a task
should be accessed or shared.
◍ How does HIPAA relate to GRC?.
Answer: HIPAA defines compliance requirements; GRC ensures they are
implemented, monitored, and documented.
◍ Risk Likelihood.
Answer: The probability that a risk event will occur.
◍ Security Incident.
Answer: An event that threatens the confidentiality, integrity, or availability
of information.
◍ Compliance.
Answer: Adhering to laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies.
◍ Audit.
Answer: A formal review of processes, controls, and documentation to
verify compliance.
◍ Why is healthcare GRC critical?.
Answer: Healthcare handles sensitive data and faces strict regulatory
oversight.
◍ Corrective Action.
, Answer: Steps taken to fix compliance gaps identified during audits or
reviews.
◍ Router Security.
Answer: - Block source routed packets- Message authentication
◍ Defense in Depth.
Answer: Using multiple layers of controls to manage risk.
◍ Vulnerability.
Answer: A weakness that could be exploited by a threat.
◍ Technical Controls.
Answer: Technology-based safeguards such as access controls, encryption,
and authentication.
◍ ISO 31000.
Answer: provides principles and generic guidelines on managing risks faced
by organizations.
◍ ISO 27001.
Answer: An international standard for information security management
systems.
◍ Risk Impact.
Answer: The potential damage or consequence if a risk occurs.
◍ PHI (Protected Health Information).
Answer: Any identifiable health information related to a patient's condition,
treatment, or payment.
◍ A company needs to evaluate the overall security posture of the firm.
Analyze the following options to determine which is the best solution..
Answer: Center for Internet Security Risk Assessment Method (CIS-RAM)
◍ Bias Risk.
Answer: The risk that AI systems may produce unfair or discriminatory
outcomes.
