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CRISC Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are effective…
Which THREE of the following are effective techniques for identifying IT risks?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse risk identification techniques with risk analysis or risk treatment techniques, leading candidates to select root cause analysis (a post-incident technique) or cost-benefit analysis (a decision-making tool) instead of recognizing that brainstorming, vulnerability scanning, and SWOT analysis are all valid methods for initially identifying risks.
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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Brainstorming
Brainstorming is a structured group technique that leverages the collective expertise of stakeholders to identify a wide range of IT risks, including emerging threats and vulnerabilities that may not be captured by automated tools. It is effective because it encourages creative thinking and surfaces risks related to business processes, third-party dependencies, and human factors that are often missed by purely technical assessments.
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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Root cause analysis
Why it's wrong here
Root cause analysis is used for incident analysis, not proactive identification.
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Cost-benefit analysis
Why it's wrong here
Cost-benefit analysis is used for evaluating controls.
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Brainstorming
Why this is correct
Brainstorming is a common technique for risk identification.
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Vulnerability scanning
Why this is correct
Vulnerability scanning identifies technical vulnerabilities.
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SWOT analysis
Why this is correct
SWOT analysis helps identify risks from environmental factors.
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