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CRISC Practice Question: A company's control monitoring dashboard shows…
A company's control monitoring dashboard shows that a key control has been operating effectively for six months. However, a recent audit revealed a material weakness. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often assume a control operating effectively on a dashboard must be working correctly, overlooking that the dashboard's accuracy depends on correctly configured KRI thresholds.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The KRI thresholds were set incorrectly.
The dashboard shows the control operating effectively for six months, yet a material weakness was found. This discrepancy most likely arises because the Key Risk Indicator (KRI) thresholds were set incorrectly, meaning the monitoring system was calibrated to report acceptable risk levels even when the control was actually failing. Incorrect thresholds cause false positives in the dashboard, masking the true control deficiency.
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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The KRI thresholds were set incorrectly.
Why this is correct
Incorrect thresholds can prevent detection of control failures, leading to a false effective status.
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The control was not tested during the period.
Why it's wrong here
The dashboard shows monitoring data, implying testing occurred.
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The monitoring frequency was too low.
Why it's wrong here
Frequency may be a factor, but the more likely issue is threshold misalignment.
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The control owner was not trained.
Why it's wrong here
Training affects control operation, not the monitoring system's ability to detect failures.
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