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CRISC Practice Question: Is the PRIMARY purpose of a risk register in the…
Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of a risk register in the risk identification phase?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the risk register's role in identification with later-phase activities like ownership assignment or scoring, leading them to select options that describe downstream processes rather than the immediate documentation purpose.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Document identified risks and their characteristics
The primary purpose of a risk register during the risk identification phase is to systematically document each identified risk along with its key characteristics, such as the risk description, cause, impact, and potential triggers. This foundational record ensures that all risks are captured before any subsequent analysis or response planning occurs, aligning with the CRISC domain of IT Risk Identification.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Assign risk owners
Why it's wrong here
Risk owners are assigned after risks are documented.
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Document identified risks and their characteristics
Why this is correct
The primary purpose is to record risks for further analysis.
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Calculate risk scores
Why it's wrong here
Risk scoring is performed after identification.
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Track remediation progress
Why it's wrong here
Tracking remediation is part of risk response, not identification.
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