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CRISC Practice Question: An IT risk manager is facilitating a workshop to…
An IT risk manager is facilitating a workshop to identify risks for a new mobile banking application. Which technique is MOST appropriate for generating a comprehensive list of risks?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to choose 'Review risk registers from similar projects' (option A) because it seems efficient and data-driven, but they overlook that historical registers may miss novel risks specific to the new application's technology, such as mobile-specific attack vectors or updated compliance requirements.
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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Conduct a brainstorming session with cross-functional team members
Brainstorming with a cross-functional team (option C) is the most appropriate technique for generating a comprehensive list of risks for a new mobile banking application because it leverages diverse perspectives from development, security, compliance, and business units. This collaborative approach helps uncover unknown or emergent risks specific to the application's architecture, such as API vulnerabilities, session management flaws, or regulatory gaps, which might not be captured by historical data or structured questionnaires.
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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Review risk registers from similar projects
Why it's wrong here
Past registers may not cover new risks.
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Perform a SWOT analysis
Why it's wrong here
SWOT is high-level and may skip technical risks.
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Conduct a brainstorming session with cross-functional team members
Why this is correct
Brainstorming with diverse members yields broad risk identification.
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Distribute a risk questionnaire to project stakeholders
Why it's wrong here
Questionnaires may miss risks not on the list.
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