CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
After implementing controls, the risk remaining is called:
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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Residual risk
Residual risk is the risk remaining after controls are applied, calculated by adjusting inherent risk for control effectiveness.
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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Control risk
Why it's wrong here
Control risk is the risk that controls fail.
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Acceptable risk
Why it's wrong here
Acceptable risk is within risk appetite, not necessarily the same as residual.
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Residual risk
Why this is correct
Residual risk = inherent risk adjusted for control effectiveness.
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Inherent risk
Why it's wrong here
Inherent risk is before controls.
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