CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
A company is prioritizing risk treatment actions. Which THREE factors should be considered when prioritizing risks?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse 'number of vulnerabilities' (a technical count) with 'risk level' (which incorporates impact and likelihood), leading them to select Option E instead of recognizing that risk level is the primary driver for prioritization.
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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Cost-benefit analysis of controls
Cost-benefit analysis ensures that the resources invested in controls are justified by the reduction in risk, which is a core principle of risk management. Without this analysis, an organization might over-invest in low-impact risks or under-invest in high-impact ones, leading to inefficient allocation of budget and effort.
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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Industry best practices
Why it's wrong here
Best practices may guide control selection, but not directly prioritization.
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Cost-benefit analysis of controls
Why this is correct
Cost-benefit helps determine which treatments provide the best value.
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Residual risk after control implementation
Why this is correct
Residual risk indicates the remaining exposure after controls.
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Risk level (inherent or residual)
Why this is correct
Higher risk levels are typically prioritized.
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Number of vulnerabilities
Why it's wrong here
Number of vulnerabilities alone is not a prioritization factor.
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