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ISACA CRISC Exam Questions
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (Page 16 )

Updated On: 24-Feb-2026
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After the announcement of a new IT regulatory requirement, it is MOST important for a risk practitioner to;

  1. prepare an IT risk mitigation strategy.
  2. escalate to senior management.
  3. perform a cost-benefit analysis.
  4. review the impact to the IT environment.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Reviewing the impact to the IT environment is the most important task for a risk practitioner to perform after the announcement of a new IT regulatory requirement, because it helps to identify and assess the gaps and risks that the new requirement may introduce or affect. A regulatory requirement is a rule or standard that an organization must comply with to meet the expectations of a regulator, such as a government agency or an industry body. A new regulatory requirement may impose new obligations, restrictions, or expectations on the organization, especially on its IT environment, which supports the business processes and functions. Therefore,reviewing the impact to the IT environment is the first step to understand the implications and implications of the new requirement, and to plan the appropriate actions to achieve compliance. Preparing an IT risk mitigation strategy, escalating to senior management, and performing a cost-benefit analysis are all important tasks to perform after reviewing the impact to the IT environment, but they are not the most important task, as they depend on the results of the impact review. References = Risk and Information Systems Control Study Manual, Chapter 4, Section 4.3.1, page 153



Which of the blowing is MOST important when implementing an organization s security policy?

  1. Obtaining management support
  2. Benchmarking against industry standards
  3. Assessing compliance requirements
  4. Identifying threats and vulnerabilities

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The most important thing when implementing an organization's security policy is to obtain management support. Management support means that the senior management and the board of directors endorse, approve, and fund the security policy and its implementation. Management support also means that the management communicates, promotes, and enforces the security policy across the organization. Management support can help to ensure that the security policy is aligned with the organizational strategy and objectives, and that it is effective, consistent, and sustainable. The other options are not as important as obtaining management support, as they are related to the specific aspects or components of the security policy implementation, not the overall success and acceptance of the security policy implementation. References = Risk and Information Systems Control Study Manual, Chapter
3: IT Risk Response, Section 3.3: IT Risk Response Implementation, page 145.



Which of the following would be the result of a significant increase in the motivation of a malicious threat actor?

  1. Increase in mitigating control costs
  2. Increase in risk event impact
  3. Increase in risk event likelihood
  4. Increase in cybersecurity premium

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The result of a significant increase in the motivation of a malicious threat actor would be an increase in risk event likelihood. The likelihood of a risk event is influenced by the factors of threat, vulnerability, and exposure. The motivation of a threat actor is a key component of the threat factor, as it reflects the intent and capability of the actor to exploit a vulnerability. Therefore, a higher motivation would imply a higher probability of an attack. An increase in mitigating control costs, risk event impact, or cybersecurity premium are possible consequences of a risk event, but they are not directly affected by the motivation of the threat actor. References = ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)Certification Exam Question and Answers, question 6; CRISC Review Manual, 6th Edition, page 67.



In the three lines of defense model, a PRIMARY objective of the second line is to:

  1. Review and evaluate the risk management program.
  2. Ensure risks and controls are effectively managed.
  3. Implement risk management policies regarding roles and responsibilities.
  4. Act as the owner for any operational risk identified as part of the risk program.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The second line of defense provides oversight to ensure risks and controls are effectively managed. This includes compliance, risk management policies, and performance monitoring, aligning withRisk Governanceframeworks and enhancing the organization's risk resilience.



Which of the following should be the PRIMARY focus of a risk owner once a decision is made to mitigate a risk?

  1. Updating the risk register to include the risk mitigation plan
  2. Determining processes for monitoring the effectiveness of the controls
  3. Ensuring that control design reduces risk to an acceptable level
  4. Confirming to managementthe controls reduce the likelihood of the risk

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The primary focus of a risk owner once a decision is made to mitigate a risk is to ensure that the control design reduces the risk to an acceptable level. This means that the risk owner shouldverify that the control objectives, specifications, and implementation are aligned with the risk mitigation plan, and that the control is effective in reducing the risk exposure to within the risk appetite and tolerance of the enterprise. The risk owner should also ensure that the control design is consistent with the enterprise's policies, standards, and procedures,

and that it complies with any relevant laws, regulations, or contractual obligations. References = Risk and Information Systems Control Study Manual, 7th Edition, Chapter 4, Section 4.2.4, page 185.






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