CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
During a risk identification workshop, the team identifies several vulnerabilities. Which TWO of the following are examples of operational vulnerability identification? (Select two.)
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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Inadequate access control review process
Operational vulnerabilities include process gaps, training gaps, and control weaknesses. Configuration issues and software flaws are technical vulnerabilities.
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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Inadequate access control review process
Why this is correct
A process gap is an operational vulnerability.
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Outdated firewall firmware
Why it's wrong here
This is a configuration/technical vulnerability.
- ✗
Missing security patches on servers
Why it's wrong here
This is a technical vulnerability, not operational.
- ✓
Weak password policy enforcement
Why this is correct
Policy enforcement is an operational control weakness.
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SQL injection vulnerability in the web application
Why it's wrong here
This is an application vulnerability.
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