CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
An organization uses a 5×5 risk heat map to assess IT risks. Which of the following is the PRIMARY advantage of this qualitative approach?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Quick and easy to communicate
Qualitative risk analysis using heat maps is quick to perform and easy to communicate to stakeholders, making it the primary advantage. The other options are not primary advantages of this method.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Eliminates subjectivity in risk assessment
Why it's wrong here
Qualitative analysis is inherently subjective.
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Provides comparable results across organizations
Why it's wrong here
Qualitative results are not easily comparable across organizations due to subjective judgments.
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Quick and easy to communicate
Why this is correct
Heat maps are simple to create and understand, facilitating communication.
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Produces financially meaningful results
Why it's wrong here
Financial meaning is a characteristic of quantitative analysis, not qualitative.
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