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CRISC Practice Question: Is the BEST indicator that a risk assessment…
Which of the following is the BEST indicator that a risk assessment should be performed outside the normal cycle?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse routine operational events (like employee turnover or budget cycles) with events that fundamentally change the risk profile, leading candidates to overlook the necessity of an ad-hoc assessment triggered by a significant technical change.
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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A major IT infrastructure change
A major IT infrastructure change introduces new or altered assets, data flows, and threat surfaces that were not considered in the previous risk assessment cycle. This change can invalidate existing control assumptions and risk ratings, making an ad-hoc assessment necessary to identify and evaluate emerging risks before they materialize.
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 new regulation is proposed
Why it's wrong here
Proposed regulation may not be in effect yet.
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An employee leaves the company
Why it's wrong here
Typically not a trigger for risk assessment.
- ✓
A major IT infrastructure change
Why this is correct
Introduces new risks that need assessment.
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The annual budget is approved
Why it's wrong here
Part of normal operations.
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