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Certified Information Security Manager Questions 446–450 (page: 91)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

The MOST important reason to maintain key risk indicators (KRIs) is that:

  1. threats and vulnerabilities continuously evolve.
  2. they are needed to verify compliance with laws and regulations.
  3. they help assess the performance of the security program.
  4. management uses them to make informed business decisions.

Answer(s): A



In addition to cost, what is the BEST criteria for selecting countermeasures following a risk assessment?

  1. Effort of implementation
  2. Skill requirements for implementation
  3. Effectiveness of each option
  4. Maintenance requirements

Answer(s): C



Vulnerability scanning has detected a critical risk in a vital business application. Which of the following should the information security manager do FIRST?

  1. Report the business risk to senior management.
  2. Confirm the risk with the business owner.
  3. Update the risk register.
  4. Create an emergency change request.

Answer(s): B



A risk was identified during a risk assessment. The business process owner has chosen to accept the risk because the cost of remediation is greater than the projected cost of a worst-case scenario. What should be the information security manager's NEXT course of action?

  1. Determine a lower-cost approach to remediation.
  2. Document and schedule a date to revisit the issue.
  3. Shut down the business application.
  4. Document and escalate to senior management.

Answer(s): D



An inexperienced information security manager is relying on its internal audit department to design and implement key security controls. Which of the following is the GREATEST risk?

  1. Inadequate implementation of controls
  2. Conflict of interest
  3. Violation of the audit charter
  4. Inadequate audit skills

Answer(s): B



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