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CAS-004 Practice Question: During an audit, a compliance officer finds that…
During an audit, a compliance officer finds that the organization has not conducted a risk assessment in over two years. Which of the following is the MOST significant risk?
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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Non-compliance with regulatory fines.
Regulatory fines can be substantial and are directly tied to compliance requirements, making it the most significant risk.
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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Inability to prioritize security investments.
Why it's wrong here
This is also significant, but regulatory non-compliance often carries more immediate financial penalties.
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Loss of customer trust.
Why it's wrong here
While important, the immediate operational risk from lack of risk assessment is more direct.
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Non-compliance with regulatory fines.
Why this is correct
Many regulations require periodic risk assessments; failure to conduct them can result in significant fines and penalties.
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Increased likelihood of successful attacks.
Why it's wrong here
This is a consequence, but without a risk assessment, the organization cannot prioritize defenses effectively.
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