CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
A company is assessing the impact of a potential ransomware attack. Which TWO impact categories are considered operational impacts?
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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System downtime
Operational impacts include system downtime and productivity loss. Financial impacts like fines and reputation are separate categories.
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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Share price impact
Why it's wrong here
Share price impact is a reputational or financial impact.
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System downtime
Why this is correct
System downtime directly affects operations.
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Regulatory fines
Why it's wrong here
Regulatory fines are a regulatory impact.
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Productivity loss
Why this is correct
Productivity loss is an operational impact.
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Customer trust loss
Why it's wrong here
Customer trust loss is a reputational impact.
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