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CRISC Practice Question: A multinational corporation is expanding its…
A multinational corporation is expanding its cloud infrastructure to include a new SaaS application that stores sensitive customer data. The vendor claims compliance with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. The risk manager must determine if the remaining residual risk after vendor controls is within the company's risk appetite. Which of the following is the MOST critical next step?
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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Conduct a data classification and legal review to identify applicable regulatory obligations.
Classifying the data and identifying applicable regulatory obligations is critical to determine if the vendor's controls are sufficient for the company's risk appetite. Option A is wrong because a vendor's risk assessment report may not address the company's specific regulatory requirements or data sensitivity. Option C is wrong because a pilot deployment monitors for security incidents but does not evaluate compliance with regulatory obligations. Option D is wrong because accepting certifications alone may overlook specific legal or regulatory requirements that the vendor's controls do not cover.
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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Request the vendor's latest risk assessment report.
Why it's wrong here
The vendor's risk assessment may not address the company's specific context.
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Conduct a data classification and legal review to identify applicable regulatory obligations.
Why this is correct
Data classification and legal review determine if additional controls are needed.
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Perform a pilot deployment and monitor for security incidents.
Why it's wrong here
A pilot does not assess regulatory compliance before full deployment.
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Accept the vendor's certifications as sufficient evidence of control effectiveness.
Why it's wrong here
Certifications may not cover all specific regulatory requirements.
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