CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
An organization is assessing control effectiveness for a key process. Which TWO aspects should be evaluated to determine if a control is effective?
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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Operating effectiveness
Control effectiveness is assessed based on design adequacy (whether the control is properly designed) and operating effectiveness (whether it works as intended).
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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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Operating effectiveness
Why this is correct
The control must operate as designed in practice.
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Compliance with industry standards
Why it's wrong here
Compliance may indicate good design but is not a direct measure of effectiveness.
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Number of control owners
Why it's wrong here
Number of owners is irrelevant to effectiveness.
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Design adequacy
Why this is correct
The control must be appropriately designed to address the risk.
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Cost of implementation
Why it's wrong here
Cost is not a measure of effectiveness; it's a factor in selection.
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