- A
Control design
Why wrong: Control design happens before implementation; the issue is about maintaining controls after change.
- B
Change management
Change management requires that security controls are reviewed and updated as part of any change.
- C
Project management
Why wrong: Project management focuses on delivering the change, but change management ensures controls are maintained.
- D
User training
Why wrong: Training might be affected, but the core issue is the lack of control update during change.
Question 258 of 1,000
CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
This CRISC practice question tests your understanding of risk response and reporting. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A change to a critical application is being implemented without updating the associated security controls. This is most likely a failure in which process?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"most likely"Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
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
✓
Change management
A change to a critical application that bypasses updating security controls is a direct failure of the change management process. Change management requires that all changes, including security controls, be reviewed, approved, and documented before implementation to maintain the risk posture. Without this process, the organization loses visibility and control over the security implications of the change, leading to potential vulnerabilities.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Control design
Why it's wrong here
Control design happens before implementation; the issue is about maintaining controls after change.
- ✓
Change management
Why this is correct
Change management requires that security controls are reviewed and updated as part of any change.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Project management
Why it's wrong here
Project management focuses on delivering the change, but change management ensures controls are maintained.
- ✗
User training
Why it's wrong here
Training might be affected, but the core issue is the lack of control update during change.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse 'control design' (the initial architecture of controls) with the ongoing governance process of 'change management' that ensures controls are kept in sync with system modifications.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In ITIL-based change management, every change request must include a risk assessment and a back-out plan, and security controls must be re-evaluated as part of the 'change advisory board' (CAB) review. A failure to update security controls during a change violates the principle of 'separation of duties' and can lead to configuration drift, where the actual security state diverges from the intended baseline. Real-world examples include patching a web server without updating the WAF rules, leaving the application exposed to known exploits.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CRISC exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this CRISC question test?
Risk Response and Reporting — This question tests Risk Response and Reporting — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Change management — A change to a critical application that bypasses updating security controls is a direct failure of the change management process. Change management requires that all changes, including security controls, be reviewed, approved, and documented before implementation to maintain the risk posture. Without this process, the organization loses visibility and control over the security implications of the change, leading to potential vulnerabilities.
What should I do if I get this CRISC question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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