CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
A risk manager is evaluating the impact assessment for a potential data breach. Which THREE categories of impact should be considered in a comprehensive business impact analysis?
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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Operational impact (system downtime, productivity loss)
Comprehensive business impact analysis considers various impact categories. For this data breach scenario, the three categories selected are operational (system downtime and productivity loss), regulatory (fines and mandatory remediation), and financial (direct and indirect costs). These three are commonly included in BIA. Reputational impact is also important but is not among the chosen options.
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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Technological impact (obsolescence of hardware)
Why it's wrong here
Technological impact is not a standard category in business impact analysis.
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Environmental impact (pollution, waste)
Why it's wrong here
Environmental is less common for IT risk; not a primary category.
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Operational impact (system downtime, productivity loss)
Why this is correct
Operational impact is a key category.
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Regulatory impact (fines, mandatory remediation)
Why this is correct
Regulatory impact is a key category.
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Financial impact (direct and indirect costs)
Why this is correct
Financial impact is a key category.
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