ISC Governance Risk And Compliance Practice Question
Which TWO factors are critical when establishing a Risk Appetite statement for a new cloud-native architecture?
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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Regulatory and legal obligations.
Risk appetite must align with business goals and legal requirements to be effective.
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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Vendor support availability.
Why it's wrong here
Operational/vendor management, not strategy.
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Regulatory and legal obligations.
Why this is correct
These set the floor for minimum acceptable risk.
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Technical debt of legacy systems.
Why it's wrong here
This is a consideration for implementation, not appetite.
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Business strategic objectives.
Why this is correct
Risk must align with the organization's goals.
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The number of cloud accounts.
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational detail.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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