CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
A risk practitioner is using the ISACA risk scenario template to document a scenario. The template includes elements such as threat actor, threat type, event, asset/resource, timing, detection, and response. Which element describes the likelihood that the threat event will occur within a specific timeframe?
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Why each option matters
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Timing
The 'timing' element in the ISACA scenario template captures when the event might occur and the likelihood within that timeframe, which is a key factor in determining risk probability.
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Threat type
Why it's wrong here
Threat type categorizes the nature of the threat, not timing.
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Timing
Why this is correct
Timing addresses when the event could occur and its probability within that period.
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Response
Why it's wrong here
Response describes the organization's reaction, not the likelihood.
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Detection
Why it's wrong here
Detection refers to how the event would be discovered.
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