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ISACA CRISC Exam Questions
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (Page 9 )

Updated On: 21-Feb-2026
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Which of the following is MOST important to have in place to ensure the effectiveness of risk and security metrics reporting?

  1. Organizational reporting process
  2. Incident reporting procedures
  3. Regularly scheduled audits
  4. Incident management policy

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The most important factor to have in place to ensure the effectiveness of risk and security metrics reporting is an organizational reporting process. An organizational reporting process is a set of procedures that defines the roles, responsibilities, frequency, format, and distribution of the risk and security metrics reports. An organizational reporting process helps to ensure that the risk and security metrics are relevant, accurate, consistent, and timely, and that they provide useful information for decision making and performance improvement. An organizational reporting process also helps to align the risk and security metrics reporting with the enterprise's objectives, strategies, and policies, and to communicate the risk and security status and issues to the appropriate stakeholders. References = Risk and Information Systems Control Study Manual, 7th Edition, Chapter 5, Section 5.3.2, page 2421



Which of the following would be- MOST helpful to understand the impact of a new technology system on an organization's current risk profile?

  1. Hire consultants specializing m the new technology.
  2. Review existing risk mitigation controls.
  3. Conduct a gap analysis.
  4. Perform a risk assessment.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

A risk assessment is a process of measuring and comparing the likelihood and impact of various risk scenarios, and prioritizing them based on their significance and urgency. A risk assessmentcan help the organization to understand and document the risks that may affect its objectives and operations, and to support the decision making and planning for the risk management.
Performing a risk assessment would be the most helpful to understand the impact of a new technology system on an organization's current risk profile, because it can help the organization to address the following questions:
What are the potential benefits and challenges of implementing the new technology system, and how do they align with the organization's objectives and needs? What are the existing or emerging risks that may affect the new technology system, and how do they relate to the organization's current risk profile? How likely and severe are the risks that may affect the new technology system, and what are the possible consequences or impacts for the organization and its stakeholders? How can the risks that may affect the new technology system be mitigated or prevented, and what are the available or feasible options or solutions? Performing a risk assessment can help the organization to understand the impact of the new technology system on its current risk profile by providing the following benefits:
It can enable the comparison and evaluation of the current and desired state and performance of the organization's risk management function, and to identify and quantify the gaps or opportunities for improvement.

It can provide useful references and benchmarks for the alignment and integration of the new technology system with the organization's risk management function, and for the compliance with the organization's risk policies and standards. It can support the implementation and monitoring of the new technology system, and for the allocation and optimization of the resources, time, and budget for the new technology system.
The other options are not the most helpful to understand the impact of a new technology system on an organization's current risk profile, because they do not provide the same level of detail and insight that performing a risk assessment provides, and they may not be specific or applicable to the organization's objectives and needs.

Hiring consultants specializing in the new technology means engaging or contracting external experts or professionals that have the skills and knowledge on the new technology system, and that can provide advice or guidance on the implementation and management of the new technology system. Hiring consultants specializing in the new technology can help the organization to enhance its competence and performance on the new technology system, but it is not the most helpful, because it does not measure and compare the likelihood and impact of the risks that may affect the new technology system, and it may not be relevant or appropriate for the organization's current risk profile. Reviewing existing risk mitigation controls means examining and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls or countermeasures that are intended to reduce or eliminate the risksthat may affect the organization's objectives and operations. Reviewing existing risk mitigation controls can help the organization to improve and optimize its risk management function, but it is not the most helpful, because it does not identify and prioritize the risks that may affect the newtechnology system, and it may not cover all the relevant or significant risks that may affect the new technology system.
Conducting a gap analysis means comparing and contrasting the current and desired state and performance of the organization's objectives and operations, and identifying and quantifying the gaps or differences that need to be addressed or corrected. Conducting a gap analysis can help the organization to identify and document its improvement needs and opportunities, but it is not the most helpful, because it does not measure and compare the likelihood and impact of the risks that may affect the new technology system, and it may not be aligned or integrated with the organization's current risk profile. References = ISACA, CRISC Review Manual, 7th Edition, 2022, pp. 19-20, 23-24, 27-28, 31-32, 40-41, 47-48, 54-55, 58-59, 62-63
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Which of the following is the MOST comprehensive resource for prioritizing the implementation of information systems controls?

  1. Data classification policy
  2. Emerging technology trends
  3. The IT strategicplan
  4. The risk register

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The most comprehensive resource for prioritizing the implementation of information systems controls is the risk register. The risk register is a document that records the identified risks, their analysis, and their responses. The risk register provides a holistic and systematic view of the risk profile and the risk treatment of the organization. The risk register can help to prioritize the implementation of information systems controls by providing the information on the likelihood, impact, and exposure of the risks, the effectiveness and efficiency of the controls, and the gaps or issues of the control environment. The other options are not as comprehensive as the risk register, as they are related to the specific aspects or components of the information systems controls, not the overall assessment and evaluation of the information systems controls. References = Risk and Information Systems Control Study Manual, Chapter 2: IT Risk Assessment, Section 2.4: IT Risk Response, page 87.



An organization wants to grant remote access to a system containing sensitive data to an overseas third party.
Which of the following should be of GREATEST concern to management?

  1. Transborder data transfer restrictions
  2. Differences in regional standards
  3. Lack of monitoring over vendor activities
  4. Lack of after-hours incident management support

Answer(s): A



A new risk practitioner finds that decisions for implementing risk response plans are not being made.
Which of the following would MOST likely explain this situation?

  1. Risk ownership is not being assigned properly.
  2. The organization has a high level of risk appetite.
  3. Risk management procedures are outdated.
  4. The organization's risk awareness program is ineffective.

Answer(s): A






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