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CRISC Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are indicators of…
Which THREE of the following are indicators of potential IT risk in an organization? (Select exactly THREE.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse risk indicators (conditions that signal potential risk) with risk controls (actions that reduce risk), leading candidates to select strong password policies or patching cycles as risk indicators instead of recognizing them as mitigations.
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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High employee turnover in IT
High employee turnover in IT is a risk indicator because it can lead to loss of institutional knowledge, inconsistent security practices, and increased likelihood of misconfigurations or unpatched systems. When experienced staff leave, remaining or new employees may lack the context to properly manage firewall rules, access controls, or incident response, creating vulnerabilities.
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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Strong password policy
Why it's wrong here
Strong passwords are a control that reduces risk, not an indicator of risk.
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Regular patching cycles
Why it's wrong here
Regular patching is a good practice that reduces risk.
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High employee turnover in IT
Why this is correct
Leads to loss of institutional knowledge and potential operational gaps.
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Frequent changes to firewall rules
Why this is correct
May indicate unstable configuration management or security policy issues.
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Increasing number of help desk tickets
Why this is correct
Could indicate recurring problems or inadequate training, signaling risk.
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