- A
Establishing a no-blame incident reporting policy
A no-blame policy fosters a culture of reporting.
- B
Publishing quarterly incident statistics
Why wrong: Statistics do not address the reporting culture.
- C
Increasing the frequency of security awareness training
Why wrong: Training alone does not remove fear.
- D
Implementing automated incident detection
Why wrong: Automation does not address fear of reporting.
Question 33 of 1,000
CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
This CRISC practice question tests your understanding of risk response and reporting. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An organization's IT risk team is promoting a risk-aware culture. Which initiative is most likely to encourage employees to report security incidents without fear?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"most likely"Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
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
✓
Establishing a no-blame incident reporting policy
A no-blame incident reporting policy directly addresses the psychological barrier of fear of reprisal, which is the primary reason employees hesitate to report security incidents. By explicitly stating that reporters will not face disciplinary action for unintentional errors or omissions, the organization fosters psychological safety and encourages timely reporting, which is critical for effective risk response.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Establishing a no-blame incident reporting policy
Why this is correct
A no-blame policy fosters a culture of reporting.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Publishing quarterly incident statistics
Why it's wrong here
Statistics do not address the reporting culture.
- ✗
Increasing the frequency of security awareness training
Why it's wrong here
Training alone does not remove fear.
- ✗
Implementing automated incident detection
Why it's wrong here
Automation does not address fear of reporting.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse 'increasing awareness training' (Option C) with addressing fear, when in fact training alone does not remove the organizational culture of blame that discourages reporting.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
A no-blame policy is a foundational element of a just culture, which distinguishes between unintentional human error, at-risk behavior, and reckless behavior. In practice, this policy is often codified in the organization's incident response plan (IRP) and communicated through security awareness programs, ensuring that employees understand that reporting a phishing click or accidental data exposure will not result in termination or demotion, thereby increasing the likelihood of early detection and containment.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CRISC exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this CRISC question test?
Risk Response and Reporting — This question tests Risk Response and Reporting — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Establishing a no-blame incident reporting policy — A no-blame incident reporting policy directly addresses the psychological barrier of fear of reprisal, which is the primary reason employees hesitate to report security incidents. By explicitly stating that reporters will not face disciplinary action for unintentional errors or omissions, the organization fosters psychological safety and encourages timely reporting, which is critical for effective risk response.
What should I do if I get this CRISC question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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