CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
A risk assessment identifies a critical vulnerability in a web application. Which control type would be most effective in preventing exploitation of this vulnerability?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Preventive control such as patching the vulnerability
Preventive controls aim to stop the risk event from occurring; patching is a classic preventive control.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Compensating control such as additional monitoring
Why it's wrong here
Compensating controls are alternative controls when primary cannot be implemented.
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Preventive control such as patching the vulnerability
Why this is correct
Patching removes the vulnerability, preventing exploitation.
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Corrective control such as backup restoration
Why it's wrong here
Corrective controls respond after an incident.
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Detective control such as log monitoring
Why it's wrong here
Detective controls identify an event after it occurs, not prevent it.
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