CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
A critical vendor is being onboarded. The vendor risk appetite policy requires SOC 2 Type II reports for critical vendors. The vendor has provided a SOC 2 Type I report. What should the risk manager do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Request a SOC 2 Type II report from the vendor
SOC 2 Type II covers controls over a period, providing more assurance than Type I. The requirement is Type II, so the vendor should be asked to provide it.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Request a SOC 2 Type II report from the vendor
Why this is correct
Correct: the policy requires Type II for critical vendors.
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Downgrade the vendor to a lower tier
Why it's wrong here
Tier should be based on risk, not compliance convenience.
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Exempt the vendor from the requirement
Why it's wrong here
Exemptions should be rare and approved.
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Accept the Type I report as sufficient
Why it's wrong here
Type I does not meet the policy requirement.
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