CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
During an IT risk assessment, the risk team identifies a high inherent risk for a legacy application. The team is evaluating control options. Which THREE are considered preventive controls?
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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Encryption of data at rest
Preventive controls aim to stop risk events. Access controls, encryption, and change management are preventive. Logs are detective, backup restoration is corrective.
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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Log monitoring
Why it's wrong here
Log monitoring is a detective control.
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Encryption of data at rest
Why this is correct
Encryption prevents data exposure if storage is compromised.
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Change management process
Why this is correct
Change management prevents unauthorized or untested changes.
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Access controls
Why this is correct
Access controls prevent unauthorized access.
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Backup restoration procedures
Why it's wrong here
Backup restoration is a corrective control.
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