CGEIT Risk Optimization Practice Question
The board of directors requests a summary of the current IT risk posture. Which documentation should the practitioner use as the primary source?
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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The latest enterprise risk register.
The enterprise risk register provides the consolidated view required by the board.
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 latest enterprise risk register.
Why this is correct
The register is the official repository for high-level enterprise risks.
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The system administrator's patch management reports.
Why it's wrong here
These are technical performance reports, not risk posture documents.
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The IT department's operational incident logs.
Why it's wrong here
These are too granular for the board.
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The annual budget allocation for IT security.
Why it's wrong here
Budget is an input, not a risk output.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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