CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
An organization assesses a risk and determines the inherent risk score is 20 (critical). After implementing controls, the residual risk score is 8 (medium). What does this indicate about the controls?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
✓
Controls are effective in reducing risk to a lower level
The reduction from 20 to 8 indicates the controls are effective in reducing risk.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The residual risk is still critical
Why it's wrong here
Residual risk is medium, not critical.
- ✓
Controls are effective in reducing risk to a lower level
Why this is correct
Significant reduction shows effectiveness.
- ✗
The inherent risk was overestimated
Why it's wrong here
Inherent risk is assessed without controls; the reduction is due to controls.
- ✗
Controls are ineffective because residual risk is still above zero
Why it's wrong here
Zero risk is rarely achievable; reduction is positive.
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