CGEIT Risk Optimization Practice Question
Which TWO of the following describe the role of the 'Risk Owner'?
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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Responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of controls.
Risk owners are accountable for the management and monitoring of specific risks.
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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Writing all the company's marketing emails.
Why it's wrong here
Not a risk responsibility.
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Responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of controls.
Why this is correct
Core responsibility.
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Approving the company's annual tax filing.
Why it's wrong here
Not a risk responsibility.
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Accountable for managing the identified risk.
Why this is correct
Core responsibility.
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Fixing all hardware issues in the company.
Why it's wrong here
Not a risk responsibility.
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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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