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CRISC Practice Question: Which TWO of the following factors should be…
Which TWO of the following factors should be considered when determining the frequency of control monitoring?
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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The criticality of the control to risk mitigation.
The frequency of control monitoring should be based on risk and criticality. Options D and E are correct because controls that are more critical to risk mitigation and processes with higher inherent risk levels require more frequent monitoring. Option A is incorrect because monitoring frequency should be driven by risk, not cost; cost is a secondary consideration. Option B is incorrect because the number of IT projects does not directly affect the monitoring frequency of existing controls. Option C is incorrect because external auditor preferences may influence the approach but are not a primary factor in determining monitoring frequency.
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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The cost of monitoring relative to control cost.
Why it's wrong here
Cost is a factor but not primary.
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The number of IT projects in progress.
Why it's wrong here
Not directly relevant.
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The preferences of the external auditor.
Why it's wrong here
Auditor opinion is not a primary factor.
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The criticality of the control to risk mitigation.
Why this is correct
Critical controls need more frequent monitoring.
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The inherent risk level of the process.
Why this is correct
Higher risk may require more frequent monitoring.
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