CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
A bank is identifying IT risks and categorizes a potential data breach as both a compliance risk (due to GDPR) and a reputational risk. This is an example of:
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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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Multiple risk categories for a single risk
A single risk can belong to multiple categories; this is normal in risk categorization.
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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Multiple risk categories for a single risk
Why this is correct
A risk can impact multiple categories simultaneously.
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Risk aggregation
Why it's wrong here
Aggregation combines multiple risks, not categories.
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Improper risk classification
Why it's wrong here
A risk can have multiple categories; this is not improper.
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Risk scenario overlap
Why it's wrong here
Overlap refers to similar scenarios, not multiple categories.
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