CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are key functions of an Architecture Review Board (ARB) in managing risk?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse operational security tasks (like access control, scanning, or incident response) with the strategic, governance-focused role of the ARB, which is to ensure architectural decisions align with risk appetite and security requirements before deployment.
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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Reviewing solution architectures for security risks before implementation
A primary function of an Architecture Review Board (ARB) is to evaluate solution architectures for security risks prior to implementation. This proactive review ensures that security controls are embedded in the design phase, reducing the likelihood of vulnerabilities being introduced into production systems.
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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Managing user access controls
Why it's wrong here
Access management is an operational IT function.
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Performing daily vulnerability scans
Why it's wrong here
Daily scanning is operational, not a strategic ARB function.
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Reviewing solution architectures for security risks before implementation
Why this is correct
This is a primary ARB responsibility.
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Responding to security incidents
Why it's wrong here
Incident response is handled by security operations.
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Ensuring architecture alignment with risk appetite
Why this is correct
ARB ensures designs comply with risk policies.
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