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CRISC Practice Question: Is the BEST example of a key risk indicator (KRI)…
Which of the following is the BEST example of a key risk indicator (KRI) for the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse a control metric (e.g., number of firewalls or training completions) with a risk indicator; candidates often pick options that sound security-related but fail to directly measure the risk event's likelihood or impact.
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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Percentage of users with access to sensitive data
A KRI must directly measure the likelihood or impact of a specific risk. The percentage of users with access to sensitive data is a direct indicator of the attack surface for unauthorized access; a higher percentage increases the probability that an unauthorized user could gain access, making it a leading indicator for that risk.
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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Average server uptime
Why it's wrong here
This measures availability, not access risk.
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Number of firewalls deployed
Why it's wrong here
This is a control metric, not a KRI for unauthorized access.
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Percentage of users with access to sensitive data
Why this is correct
A high percentage indicates a larger attack surface for unauthorized access.
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Number of security awareness trainings completed
Why it's wrong here
This is a training metric, not a direct indicator of unauthorized access.
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