CGEIT Risk Optimization Practice Question
An organization is integrating IT risk management into its enterprise governance framework. Which approach best ensures that IT risk is treated as a component of enterprise 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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Establishing a common risk taxonomy shared between the IT risk and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) functions.
Integrating IT risk into the enterprise risk framework ensures visibility for the board and alignment with business objectives, rather than treating it as a siloed technical concern.
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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Implementing a standalone IT risk registry managed only by the CISO.
Why it's wrong here
Standalone registries prevent the integration of risk data into broader governance processes.
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Establishing a common risk taxonomy shared between the IT risk and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) functions.
Why this is correct
A common taxonomy allows for aggregation and comparison of IT risks with other enterprise risks.
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Focusing exclusively on technical vulnerabilities in the IT asset inventory.
Why it's wrong here
Technical vulnerabilities do not address the business impact or strategic risk profile required at the enterprise level.
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Delegating all IT risk assessments to the IT infrastructure team.
Why it's wrong here
This creates a silo and lacks oversight from the broader governance body.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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