CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
A Key Risk Indicator (KRI) that shows a rising trend in the average time to apply critical security patches suggests:
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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Increasing risk of exploitation
Patch lag is a leading indicator that vulnerability risk is increasing because unpatched systems are more exposed to exploits.
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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Decreasing risk of exploitation
Why it's wrong here
Longer patch times increase risk.
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Stable risk level
Why it's wrong here
A rising trend indicates increasing risk.
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Increasing risk of exploitation
Why this is correct
Longer patch times mean vulnerabilities remain unpatched longer, increasing risk.
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Improved control effectiveness
Why it's wrong here
Longer patch times indicate poorer control effectiveness.
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