CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
Which of the following best describes the purpose of an IT risk universe?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A comprehensive inventory of all potential IT risks facing the organization
The IT risk universe is a comprehensive inventory of all potential IT risks that could affect the organization, serving as a foundational input for risk identification and assessment.
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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A catalog of all IT assets and their vulnerabilities
Why it's wrong here
Asset and vulnerability lists are components, but the risk universe is broader.
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A list of all past security incidents
Why it's wrong here
Incident logs are historical, not a comprehensive risk inventory.
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A set of risk scenarios used for quantitative analysis
Why it's wrong here
Risk scenarios are derived from the risk universe, not the universe itself.
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A comprehensive inventory of all potential IT risks facing the organization
Why this is correct
Correct definition of IT risk universe.
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