CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are examples of continuous monitoring techniques for IT controls? (Select TWO)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Continuous SIEM monitoring for security alerts
Continuous monitoring involves automated, ongoing processes. SIEM monitoring for security alerts and automated vulnerability scanning are continuous. Quarterly audits and annual penetration tests are periodic, not continuous.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Quarterly internal audit reviews
Why it's wrong here
Quarterly reviews are periodic, not continuous.
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Continuous SIEM monitoring for security alerts
Why this is correct
SIEM monitoring is automated and continuous.
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Weekly vulnerability scanning of critical systems
Why this is correct
Weekly scanning is a form of continuous monitoring.
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Annual penetration testing
Why it's wrong here
Annual tests are periodic.
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Monthly manual log review
Why it's wrong here
Manual log review is periodic, not continuous.
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