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CRISC Is designing a control monitoring program Practice Question
An organization is designing a control monitoring program. Which THREE of the following are types of control monitoring activities that should be included?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse risk management activities (like defining risk appetite) or point-in-time assessments (like penetration testing) with ongoing control monitoring activities, which must be systematic and recurring to provide assurance over control effectiveness.
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Periodic internal audits of control processes
Periodic internal audits of control processes (Option A) are a formal, independent review of control design and effectiveness, providing assurance that controls are operating as intended. This is a detective control monitoring activity that validates the control environment over time, often aligned with frameworks like COSO or COBIT.
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Periodic internal audits of control processes
Why this is correct
Internal audits provide independent assurance on control effectiveness.
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Defining risk appetite statements
Why it's wrong here
Risk appetite is a governance element, not a monitoring activity.
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Continuous automated monitoring of transactions
Why this is correct
Automated monitoring provides real-time detection of anomalies.
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Penetration testing of critical systems
Why it's wrong here
Penetration testing is a specific assessment, not a general type of monitoring activity.
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Control self-assessments performed by process owners
Why this is correct
Self-assessments involve ownership and promote accountability.
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