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CRISC Practice Question: Based on the exhibit, which risk should be…
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ``` Risk Register Extract: Risk ID | Asset | Vulnerability | Threat | Current Control | Likelihood | Impact | Risk Level R001 | WebApp | SQLi in login | Attacker | WAF | 3 | 5 | 15 R002 | DB Server | Weak password | Insider | Password policy | 2 | 4 | 8 R003 | Firewall | Misconfigured rule | External | Change management | 4 | 3 | 12 ``` Risk Rating Matrix: Likelihood (1-5) x Impact (1-5) = Risk Level (1-25). Thresholds: Low (1-6), Medium (7-12), High (13-25).
Based on the exhibit, which risk should be treated first according to the risk rating?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse 'highest likelihood' or 'highest impact' with 'highest risk level,' but CRISC emphasizes that risk level is the product of both factors, not any single component.
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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R001, because it has the highest risk level
Risk treatment priority is determined by the risk level, which is a function of both likelihood and impact. In the exhibit, R001 has the highest risk level (e.g., 16), calculated as likelihood × impact, making it the most critical to address first. This aligns with the CRISC principle of prioritizing risks with the highest residual risk rating.
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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R003, because the likelihood is highest
Why it's wrong here
Risk level is the product of likelihood and impact; R003 has level 12.
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R002, because the impact is highest
Why it's wrong here
Impact alone does not determine priority; risk level is used.
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All three should be treated simultaneously
Why it's wrong here
Resources are typically allocated to highest risk first.
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R001, because it has the highest risk level
Why this is correct
R001 has level 15, the highest.
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