CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
An organization is implementing a continuous monitoring solution for its network. Which of the following is an example of continuous monitoring?
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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Daily automated vulnerability scanning
Automated vulnerability scanning is a continuous monitoring activity that provides ongoing visibility into security posture.
Answer analysis
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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Monthly control testing by internal audit
Why it's wrong here
Monthly testing is periodic.
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Annual penetration testing
Why it's wrong here
Annual testing is periodic, not continuous.
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Quarterly access reviews
Why it's wrong here
Quarterly reviews are periodic.
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Daily automated vulnerability scanning
Why this is correct
Daily scanning is continuous monitoring.
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