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CRISC Practice Question: During a cloud migration project, the IT risk…
During a cloud migration project, the IT risk manager is identifying risks associated with data residency. Which of the following is the MOST effective method to identify applicable regulatory requirements?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse operational security controls (vulnerability scanning) or reactive measures (vendor interviews, past audits) with the foundational governance step of classifying data to identify regulatory obligations, which is a core IT risk identification activity.
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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Implementing a data classification policy that maps to regulatory frameworks
Implementing a data classification policy that maps to regulatory frameworks is the most effective method because it systematically identifies which data types are subject to specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, LGPD) based on content and jurisdiction. This proactive approach ensures that all applicable legal and contractual requirements are considered before engaging with cloud providers, rather than relying on post-hoc interviews or scans.
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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Interviewing cloud service providers about compliance
Why it's wrong here
Vendors may not have complete knowledge of the organization's regulatory obligations.
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Implementing a data classification policy that maps to regulatory frameworks
Why this is correct
This proactively identifies data types and associated legal requirements.
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Conducting a vulnerability scan of the cloud environment
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability scanning identifies technical weaknesses, not regulatory requirements.
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Reviewing past audit findings
Why it's wrong here
Past findings may not cover new cloud-specific regulations.
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