CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
A risk manager is using a 5x5 heat map to assess IT risks. Which of the following best describes the primary limitation of this qualitative risk analysis approach?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It is subjective and not comparable across organizations.
Qualitative risk analysis using heat maps is subjective and results are not comparable across different organizations due to varying risk appetites and cultural interpretations.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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It requires extensive historical data to be accurate.
Why it's wrong here
Qualitative methods do not require extensive data; that is a characteristic of quantitative analysis.
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It is time-consuming and complex to implement.
Why it's wrong here
Qualitative methods are generally quick and easy, not time-consuming.
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It is subjective and not comparable across organizations.
Why this is correct
Correct. The subjective nature limits comparability.
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It provides objective, financially meaningful results.
Why it's wrong here
Qualitative analysis is subjective, not objective.
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