CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
A risk manager is designing an IT risk management program. According to COBIT 2019, which governance objective is specifically focused on ensuring that risk management is optimized?
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EDM03 — Ensure Risk Optimization
COBIT 2019's EDM03 (Ensure Risk Optimization) is the governance objective that directs the evaluation, direction, and monitoring of risk management to align with enterprise risk appetite.
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EDM03 — Ensure Risk Optimization
Why this is correct
EDM03 directly addresses risk optimization through evaluation, direction, and monitoring.
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EDM04 — Ensure Resource Optimization
Why it's wrong here
EDM04 focuses on efficient use of IT resources.
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EDM02 — Ensure Benefits Delivery
Why it's wrong here
EDM02 focuses on optimizing value from IT investments.
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EDM01 — Ensure Governance Framework Setting and Maintenance
Why it's wrong here
EDM01 focuses on overall governance framework, not specifically risk optimization.
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