The answer is KRIs that are not directly mapped to any risk in the risk register. These indicators lack a clear linkage to a specific risk, meaning they provide no actionable insight for monitoring or decision-making, making them the top candidates when you prioritize KRI removal to reduce count. On the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control CRISC exam, this tests your understanding of KRI relevance and efficiency—a common trap is assuming all tracked KRIs are valuable, but the exam emphasizes that only risk-linked metrics drive effective risk response. Remember, if a KRI has no risk home, it has no reason to stay; a useful memory tip is “no map, no monitor.”
CRISC Risk and Control Monitoring and Reporting Practice Question
This CRISC practice question tests your understanding of risk and control monitoring and reporting. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A risk practitioner is asked to reduce the number of KRIs tracked from 50 to 20. Which KRIs should be prioritized for removal?
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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KRIs that are not directly mapped to any risk in the risk register
The correct answer is B. KRIs that do not directly link to a risk in the risk register are likely not providing actionable information. Options A, C, and D describe KRIs that are useful for monitoring.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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KRIs that have been consistently below threshold for two years
Why it's wrong here
Consistently below threshold may indicate low risk; but still useful for baseline.
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KRIs that are not directly mapped to any risk in the risk register
Why this is correct
Unmapped KRIs lack context and decision support.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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KRIs that require manual data collection
Why it's wrong here
Manual effort is not a criterion for removal if valuable.
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KRIs that have high volatility
Why it's wrong here
Volatility may be important for monitoring changes.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CRISC exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which CRISC exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Risk and Control Monitoring and Reporting — This question tests Risk and Control Monitoring and Reporting — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: KRIs that are not directly mapped to any risk in the risk register — The correct answer is B. KRIs that do not directly link to a risk in the risk register are likely not providing actionable information. Options A, C, and D describe KRIs that are useful for monitoring.
What should I do if I get this CRISC question wrong?
Identify which CRISC exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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