CGEIT Risk Optimization Practice Question
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a Key Risk Indicator (KRI)?
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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To serve as an early warning signal of potential risk events.
KRIs are early warning signs that risk exposure is changing.
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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To serve as an early warning signal of potential risk events.
Why this is correct
KRIs are designed to detect trends that lead to risk realization.
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To ensure that all employees have completed security awareness training.
Why it's wrong here
This is a compliance metric.
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To provide a detailed log of all security threats blocked by the firewall.
Why it's wrong here
This is a log management function.
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To measure the success of past risk mitigation strategies.
Why it's wrong here
This describes a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) or audit metric.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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