CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
Which of the following best describes the primary limitation of qualitative risk analysis?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It is subjective and not comparable across organizations
Qualitative analysis is subjective and relies on ordinal scales, making results not directly comparable across different organizations.
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It requires extensive historical data
Why it's wrong here
That is a limitation of quantitative analysis.
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It is subjective and not comparable across organizations
Why this is correct
Subjectivity and lack of comparability are key limitations.
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It cannot produce financial loss estimates
Why it's wrong here
While true, that is not the primary limitation.
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It is time-consuming and complex
Why it's wrong here
Qualitative is generally quick.
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