CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
Which COBIT 2019 domain objective focuses on ensuring that risk is optimized through evaluation, direction, and monitoring?
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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EDM03 — Ensure Risk Optimization
EDM03 — Ensure Risk Optimization is the governance objective that addresses risk management evaluation, direction, and monitoring.
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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EDM01 — Ensure Governance Framework Setting and Maintenance
Why it's wrong here
EDM01 is about the governance framework, not specifically risk optimization.
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EDM02 — Ensure Benefits Delivery
Why it's wrong here
EDM02 focuses on benefits realization.
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EDM04 — Ensure Resource Optimization
Why it's wrong here
EDM04 is about resource optimization.
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EDM03 — Ensure Risk Optimization
Why this is correct
This is the correct objective for risk optimization.
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