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CRISC Practice Question: During a risk identification workshop, the team…
During a risk identification workshop, the team identifies a potential data leakage from a legacy system. What is the FIRST step the risk owner should take?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates often jump to immediate remediation (like encryption) or escalation, forgetting that formal documentation is the mandatory first step to ensure traceability and compliance with risk management processes.
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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Document the risk and its source
The first step for the risk owner is to formally document the risk and its source. This ensures that the identified data leakage from the legacy system is captured in the risk register, establishing a baseline for analysis and treatment. Without documentation, subsequent steps like risk scoring, control implementation, or escalation cannot be properly justified or tracked.
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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Implement encryption immediately
Why it's wrong here
Implementing controls without proper documentation can lead to misalignment.
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Document the risk and its source
Why this is correct
Documentation ensures the risk is properly captured for subsequent analysis.
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Assign a risk score
Why it's wrong here
Risk scoring should be done after documenting the risk details.
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Report to senior management
Why it's wrong here
Reporting comes after the risk is documented and assessed.
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