CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
An organization is designing an IT risk management program. Which of the following should be the PRIMARY consideration when developing a risk register?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Capturing risk details, including impact, likelihood, and mitigation status
A risk register should capture and track identified risks, their assessed impact and likelihood, and planned mitigation actions to enable effective risk management.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Aligning risk categories with the COSO internal control framework
Why it's wrong here
While alignment may be beneficial, the primary purpose of a risk register is to record and track risks, not to align with a specific framework.
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Ensuring that the register is integrated with the enterprise risk management system
Why it's wrong here
Integration is important, but the core function is documenting risks and their attributes.
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Automating the risk register with real-time risk monitoring tools
Why it's wrong here
Automation is optional; the essential is the content of the register.
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Capturing risk details, including impact, likelihood, and mitigation status
Why this is correct
The risk register must contain key risk attributes for tracking and reporting.
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