CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
An architecture review board (ARB) is evaluating a new solution architecture that processes sensitive data. Which of the following should the ARB review to ensure security risks are addressed before implementation?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse project governance artifacts (UAT plan, business case, timeline) with security-specific risk assessment deliverables, leading them to select a generic project management option instead of the threat model that directly addresses security risks.
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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Threat model and security controls
The ARB must ensure that security risks are identified and mitigated before implementation. A threat model systematically identifies potential threats (e.g., STRIDE) and maps them to security controls, ensuring that sensitive data is protected against attacks like injection, disclosure, or tampering. Without this review, the architecture could be deployed with unaddressed vulnerabilities.
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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User acceptance test plan
Why it's wrong here
UAT validates functionality, not security risks.
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Business case and ROI analysis
Why it's wrong here
Business case is important but does not directly address security risks.
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Threat model and security controls
Why this is correct
Threat modeling helps identify and mitigate security risks in the architecture.
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Project timeline and budget
Why it's wrong here
Timeline and budget are project management concerns, not security risk review.
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