CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
After implementing a set of controls, the risk owner calculates the residual risk. Which of the following is true about residual risk?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It is the risk that remains after controls are applied
Residual risk is the risk remaining after controls are applied, and it should be within the risk appetite.
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It is the risk that remains after controls are applied
Why this is correct
Residual risk = inherent risk adjusted for control effectiveness.
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It is not considered in risk treatment decisions
Why it's wrong here
Residual risk is key for deciding if additional treatment is needed.
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It is always higher than inherent risk
Why it's wrong here
Controls reduce risk, so residual risk is lower than inherent.
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It is the risk before any controls are implemented
Why it's wrong here
That describes inherent risk.
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