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CRISC Practice Question: Is migrating on-premises applications to a public…
An organization is migrating on-premises applications to a public cloud. Which THREE of the following should be considered as key risk identification activities?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse financial analysis activities (like cost-benefit analysis or TCO) with risk identification, but CRISC focuses on identifying threats, vulnerabilities, and control gaps, not cost optimization.
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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Mapping network security group rules to existing firewall policies.
Mapping network security group (NSG) rules to existing firewall policies is a key risk identification activity because it ensures that security controls are correctly translated to the cloud environment. Misconfigured NSG rules can lead to unintended network exposure, such as open ports or overly permissive access, which directly increases the attack surface. This mapping identifies gaps between on-premises security postures and cloud-native security constructs, a critical step in risk identification during migration.
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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Mapping network security group rules to existing firewall policies.
Why this is correct
Network mapping identifies potential access control risks.
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Performing a cost-benefit analysis of the migration.
Why it's wrong here
Cost-benefit is a financial decision, not risk ID.
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Calculating the total cost of ownership.
Why it's wrong here
TCO is a financial metric.
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Identifying data residency and compliance requirements.
Why this is correct
Data residency affects regulatory risk.
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Assessing shared responsibility model gaps.
Why this is correct
Understanding shared responsibility is key to identifying security risks.
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