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CRISC Practice Question: Which risk assessment method uses a matrix to…

Which risk assessment method uses a matrix to plot likelihood and impact to determine risk level?

⚠ Common exam trap

Test-takers frequently confuse the qualitative risk matrix with the Delphi technique, which is a consensus-building method, or mistakenly think Annual Loss Expectancy (ALE) is plotted on a matrix, when in fact ALE is a quantitative output.

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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Qualitative

The qualitative risk assessment method uses a matrix to plot likelihood and impact, typically with ordinal scales (e.g., high, medium, low) to derive a risk level. This approach is subjective and relies on expert judgment rather than numerical values, making it distinct from quantitative methods.

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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    Delphi technique

    Why it's wrong here

    Delphi is a forecasting method.

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    Annual loss expectancy

    Why it's wrong here

    ALE is a quantitative calculation.

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    Qualitative

    Why this is correct

    Qualitative assessment uses risk matrices.

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    Quantitative

    Why it's wrong here

    Quantitative uses numerical values.

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