CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
A risk manager is integrating the NIST Cybersecurity Framework with the organization's risk management processes. Which TWO functions of the NIST CSF directly support risk assessment?
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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Identify
The Identify function covers risk assessment and management, and the Protect function involves safeguards that are assessed for effectiveness.
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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Detect
Why it's wrong here
Detect is about monitoring and detection, not direct risk assessment.
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Identify
Why this is correct
Identify includes risk assessment, asset management, and governance.
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Recover
Why it's wrong here
Recover is business continuity, not risk assessment.
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Protect
Why this is correct
Protect involves implementing safeguards; assessing their adequacy is part of risk assessment.
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Respond
Why it's wrong here
Respond is incident response, not risk assessment.
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