CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
A risk practitioner is categorizing IT risks for a manufacturing company. Which of the following risks would be classified as an 'operational' IT risk?
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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Risk of production line downtime due to a server failure
Operational IT risks relate to the day-to-day functioning of IT systems and processes. Production line downtime due to a system failure directly impacts operations.
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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Risk of financial loss from a ransomware payment
Why it's wrong here
This is a financial risk.
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Risk of non-compliance with GDPR for customer data stored in the EU
Why it's wrong here
This is a compliance risk.
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Risk of production line downtime due to a server failure
Why this is correct
Correct. This directly affects operational processes.
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Risk of reputational damage from a data breach
Why it's wrong here
This is a reputational risk.
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