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CRISC Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are valid risk…
Which THREE of the following are valid risk identification methods according to ISACA's Risk IT Framework? (Select exactly 3.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse risk identification techniques with risk response or control activities, mistakenly selecting segregation of duties or risk acceptance as valid identification methods when they are actually part of risk mitigation and risk treatment processes.
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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Scenario analysis
Scenario analysis is a valid risk identification method under ISACA's Risk IT Framework because it involves developing hypothetical scenarios to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities that could lead to risk events. This technique helps organizations anticipate and prepare for plausible adverse situations by analyzing their impact on IT assets and business objectives.
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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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Segregation of duties
Why it's wrong here
Segregation of duties is a control, not an identification technique.
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Scenario analysis
Why this is correct
Scenario analysis explores possible future events to identify risks.
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Risk acceptance
Why it's wrong here
Risk acceptance is a risk response, not identification.
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SWOT analysis
Why this is correct
SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) is a recognized risk identification technique.
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Brainstorming
Why this is correct
Brainstorming is a group technique used to generate a list of risks.
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