CRISC Vendor Risk Monitoring Practice Question
A third-party vendor has been assessed as high risk due to its access to sensitive data. Which TWO ongoing monitoring activities are most appropriate for this vendor? (Select two.)
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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Monthly conference calls with vendor management
For high-risk vendors, ongoing monitoring must include regular communication and continuous threat intelligence. Monthly conference calls (B) ensure management engagement and oversight, while continuous monitoring via threat intelligence sharing platforms (D) provides real-time risk detection. Annual reassessment (C) is too infrequent for high-risk vendors.
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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Daily manual review of vendor logs
Why it's wrong here
Daily manual review of vendor logs is impractical and resource-intensive, not feasible for ongoing monitoring of multiple vendors.
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Monthly conference calls with vendor management
Why this is correct
Monthly conference calls allow regular review of vendor status, changes, and emerging risks, appropriate for high-risk vendor oversight.
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Annual reassessment of security controls
Why it's wrong here
Annual reassessment is not sufficiently frequent for high-risk vendors; more frequent (e.g., quarterly or semi-annual) reassessments are recommended.
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Continuous monitoring via threat intelligence sharing platforms
Why this is correct
Continuous monitoring via threat intelligence sharing platforms enables real-time detection of threats affecting the vendor, suitable for high-risk relationships.
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Single initial onboarding assessment
Why it's wrong here
A single initial onboarding assessment is not ongoing monitoring; it does not address changes or emerging risks over time.
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