CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
An IT risk assessment team is using a 5×5 risk matrix with likelihood and impact ratings. A risk scenario is rated as likelihood = 4 (likely) and impact = 5 (catastrophic). According to the typical heat map, what would be the risk rating?
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Critical
In a 5×5 matrix, likelihood 4 and impact 5 give a product of 20, which is typically in the 'critical' range. Common thresholds: 1-5 low, 6-10 medium, 11-15 high, 16-25 critical.
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Critical
Why this is correct
Correct; likelihood 4 × impact 5 = 20, which corresponds to critical risk.
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High
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; product 20 typically falls into critical.
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Medium
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; product 20 is higher than medium.
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Low
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; product 20 is far above low range.
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