CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A security analyst is defining key risk indicators (KRIs) for the security program. Which TWO of the following are examples of KRIs? (Select TWO.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Number of unpatched critical vulnerabilities
KRIs are metrics that indicate risk levels. Number of unpatched critical vulnerabilities and number of security incidents are direct risk indicators.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Percentage of employees who completed security awareness training
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This is a KPI (performance indicator), not a risk indicator.
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Time to patch critical systems
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This is a performance metric.
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Budget spent on security tools
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This is a financial metric, not a risk indicator.
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Number of unpatched critical vulnerabilities
Why this is correct
Correct. High numbers indicate increased risk.
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Number of security incidents reported in the last quarter
Why this is correct
Correct. Incident count is a risk indicator.
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