CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
Which control type is designed to stop a risk event from occurring?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Preventive
Preventive controls aim to prevent risk events from happening, e.g., access controls, encryption.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Detective
Why it's wrong here
Detective controls identify events after they occur.
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Compensating
Why it's wrong here
Compensating controls are alternatives when primary controls cannot be implemented.
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Preventive
Why this is correct
Preventive controls are designed to stop risk events.
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Corrective
Why it's wrong here
Corrective controls respond to and recover from events.
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