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CRISC Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are primary techniques…
Which TWO of the following are primary techniques for identifying IT risks in an organization? (Choose two.)
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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 workshops with process owners
The correct answers are C and E. Brainstorming workshops with process owners (C) directly identify risks by leveraging expert knowledge. Reviewing internal and external audit findings (E) identifies risks that have been observed or reported. Vulnerability scanning (A) identifies technical vulnerabilities, not risks per se. BIA (B) focuses on impact assessment. Control self-assessments (D) evaluate control effectiveness, not identify risks.
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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Vulnerability scanning
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability scanning identifies technical weaknesses, not risk analysis.
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Business impact analysis (BIA)
Why it's wrong here
BIA assesses impact of disruptions, not identification of new risks.
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Brainstorming workshops with process owners
Why this is correct
A common qualitative risk identification technique.
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Control self-assessments
Why it's wrong here
CSA evaluates control effectiveness, not primary risk identification.
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Reviewing internal and external audit findings
Why this is correct
Provides historical risk data and control deficiencies.
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