CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
An organization is creating a risk register for its IT risk universe. The risk manager needs to categorize risks to align with the enterprise risk management framework. Which TWO risk categories are most commonly used in IT risk identification?
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Operational
Operational risk includes IT failures, and compliance risk includes regulatory violations. Strategic, financial, and reputational are also common but less directly tied to IT risk identification.
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Operational
Why this is correct
Operational risk covers IT system failures, process errors, and disruptions, making it a key category for IT risks.
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Financial
Why it's wrong here
Financial risk is a broad category; IT risks often manifest as operational or compliance issues.
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Reputational
Why it's wrong here
Reputational risk is a consequence of IT incidents but not a primary risk category.
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Compliance
Why this is correct
Compliance risk addresses violations of laws and regulations, often driven by IT controls.
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Strategic
Why it's wrong here
Strategic risk is more business-level and not typically a primary IT risk category.
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