CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
A company is developing risk scenarios for business impact analysis. Which of the following scenario components directly links the risk event to potential financial loss?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Consequence
The consequence describes the outcome of the risk event, which includes financial loss. Other components describe the cause or context but not the impact.
Answer analysis
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Vulnerability
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability is the weakness exploited.
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Threat actor
Why it's wrong here
Threat actor identifies who causes the event.
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Consequence
Why this is correct
Consequence captures the impact, such as financial loss.
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Asset
Why it's wrong here
Asset is what is affected.
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