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CRISC Practice Question: Is the primary purpose of a risk and control…
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a risk and control monitoring program?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the primary purpose of a monitoring program (ongoing assurance) with its components or secondary benefits, such as identifying new risks (A) or calculating KRIs (D), leading them to select a narrower or derivative function instead of the core objective.
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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To provide ongoing assurance that controls are operating effectively.
The primary purpose of a risk and control monitoring program is to provide ongoing assurance that controls are operating effectively. This is achieved through continuous or periodic testing, observation, and analysis of control activities to confirm they are designed correctly and functioning as intended to mitigate risks. Without this ongoing assurance, an organization cannot reliably know whether its risk responses remain effective over time.
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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To identify new risks as they emerge.
Why it's wrong here
More related to risk identification.
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To provide ongoing assurance that controls are operating effectively.
Why this is correct
Core objective of monitoring.
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To reduce the frequency of internal audits.
Why it's wrong here
Monitoring complements audits.
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To calculate key risk indicators.
Why it's wrong here
KRI calculation is a tool, not purpose.
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