CGEIT Risk Optimization Practice Question
You are auditing the integration of IT risk management. Which finding indicates a failure in the governance 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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IT risk assessments are performed independently of business impact analysis (BIA).
If risk management activities are not linked to the strategic business objectives, the organization lacks effective governance over IT risk.
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 IT risk register is reviewed quarterly by the IT steering committee.
Why it's wrong here
Quarterly reviews are generally acceptable in many governance models.
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The CISO reports to the CIO instead of the CEO.
Why it's wrong here
Reporting lines vary by organizational structure and are not a definitive failure of governance.
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IT risk assessments are performed independently of business impact analysis (BIA).
Why this is correct
Risk assessment must be contextually relevant to business processes; decoupling them prevents effective prioritization.
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The risk management policy was updated 18 months ago.
Why it's wrong here
While potentially outdated, this is not necessarily a failure of integration compared to the decoupling of risk from business value.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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