CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
When performing a risk assessment, which TWO of the following are components of inherent risk?
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Why each option matters
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Impact of the risk event
Inherent risk considers likelihood and impact without controls.
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Residual risk level
Why it's wrong here
Residual risk is after controls.
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Impact of the risk event
Why this is correct
Inherent risk includes impact.
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Control effectiveness
Why it's wrong here
Control effectiveness is considered when calculating residual risk.
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Likelihood of a threat event
Why this is correct
Inherent risk includes likelihood.
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Cost-benefit analysis of controls
Why it's wrong here
Cost-benefit is part of treatment decisions.
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