CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
When developing realistic risk scenarios, which THREE components are essential according to the ISACA risk scenario template?
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Why each option matters
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Threat actor
The ISACA risk scenario template includes threat actor, threat event, and asset/resource as essential components. Timing, detection, and response are also included but are not always considered essential for the basic scenario.
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Threat actor
Why this is correct
The threat actor is the entity that initiates the threat.
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Asset/resource
Why this is correct
The asset/resource is what is affected.
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Mitigation cost
Why it's wrong here
Mitigation cost is not part of the scenario template; it is considered later in risk treatment.
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Threat event
Why this is correct
The threat event describes what happens.
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Detection speed
Why it's wrong here
Detection speed is part of the detection element, not essential for scenario definition.
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