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CRISC Practice Question: A board member asks for a summary of the top five…

A board member asks for a summary of the top five risks. The risk practitioner has 10 risks with current residual risk levels. Which approach BEST supports board-level reporting?

⚠ Common exam trap

It's easy for candidates to think the board needs full transparency (Option D) or only changes (Option B), but CRISC emphasizes that board reporting must be concise, prioritized, and decision-focused, not exhaustive or change-only.

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

✓

Present the top five by residual risk level, including a trend indicator

Board-level reporting requires concise, actionable insights. Presenting the top five risks by residual risk level, with a trend indicator (e.g., increasing, stable, decreasing), allows the board to quickly understand the most critical exposures and whether risk posture is improving or deteriorating. This aligns with the CRISC focus on risk communication that supports strategic decision-making, not operational detail.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✓

    Present the top five by residual risk level, including a trend indicator

    Why this is correct

    Trend shows direction and urgency.

  • ✗

    Only highlight risks that have increased since last quarter

    Why it's wrong here

    Omits stable high risks.

  • ✗

    List risks alphabetically with current control status

    Why it's wrong here

    No risk level indicated.

  • ✗

    Provide a detailed risk register with all 10 risks and full risk analysis

    Why it's wrong here

    Board needs summary, not detail.

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