CGEIT Risk Optimization Practice Question
An IT audit reveals that risk mitigation activities are being performed, but they are not being tracked. What is the governance 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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There is no evidence to demonstrate that risks are being effectively managed.
Lack of tracking prevents verification and accountability.
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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The hardware will become obsolete faster.
Why it's wrong here
Hardware lifecycle is not related to risk tracking documentation.
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There is no evidence to demonstrate that risks are being effectively managed.
Why this is correct
Without documentation, governance compliance cannot be proven.
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The IT department will be overstaffed.
Why it's wrong here
This is an efficiency issue, not a primary governance risk.
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The budget will be spent on unnecessary tools.
Why it's wrong here
This is a potential outcome, but the lack of accountability is the core governance failure.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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