CRISC Control Testing Practice Question
A company has implemented a risk mitigation plan that includes technical controls. However, six months later, the residual risk is still higher than expected. The risk practitioner suspects that the controls are not being followed. Which of the following is the BEST approach to verify this?
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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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Conduct a control testing and audit review
Conducting a control testing and audit review directly assesses whether controls are operating as intended, providing evidence of compliance or non-compliance. This is the most effective way to verify if controls are being followed. Option A (perform a new risk assessment) is indirect and does not focus on control effectiveness. Option B (interview control owners) relies on self-reporting and may not be objective. Option C (review risk register updates) does not provide evidence of actual control operation.
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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Perform a new risk assessment
Why it's wrong here
A new assessment may not focus on existing control performance.
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Interview control owners
Why it's wrong here
Interviews rely on self-reporting, which may be biased.
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Review risk register updates
Why it's wrong here
The register may not capture control performance.
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Conduct a control testing and audit review
Why this is correct
Testing provides direct evidence of control operation.
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