CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
An organization is implementing continuous monitoring for its critical systems. Which THREE of the following activities are examples of continuous monitoring? (Select three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse periodic reviews (like quarterly or annual audits) with continuous monitoring, failing to recognize that continuous monitoring requires frequent, automated, or real-time data collection rather than infrequent manual checks.
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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Weekly vulnerability scanning of all servers
Weekly vulnerability scanning of all servers is a continuous monitoring activity because it occurs at a regular, frequent interval, enabling the organization to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in a timely manner. This aligns with the principle of ongoing risk response and reporting, as it provides recurring visibility into the security posture of critical systems.
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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Annual internal audit of access controls
Why it's wrong here
Annual is periodic, not continuous.
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Weekly vulnerability scanning of all servers
Why this is correct
Weekly scanning can be considered continuous if automated.
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Real-time monitoring of firewall logs for anomalies
Why this is correct
Real-time monitoring is continuous.
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Automated correlation of security events via SIEM
Why this is correct
SIEM provides continuous monitoring.
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Quarterly review of user access rights by managers
Why it's wrong here
Quarterly is periodic.
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