200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
An organization uses a qualitative risk assessment to evaluate a new vendor. Which characteristic is typical of qualitative risk assessments?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Ranks risks using scales such as high, medium, low
Qualitative assessments use subjective ratings like high, medium, low.
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Calculates annual loss expectancy (ALE)
Why it's wrong here
ALE is a quantitative metric.
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Assigns numeric probabilities and impact
Why it's wrong here
Numeric values are quantitative.
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Uses monetary values to estimate loss
Why it's wrong here
Monetary values are quantitative.
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Ranks risks using scales such as high, medium, low
Why this is correct
Qualitative assessments use descriptive scales.
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