ISC Risk Management Practice Question
When conducting a risk assessment on an IoT ecosystem, which THREE factors are specifically critical?
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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Device patch management capabilities
IoT devices often have poor security (patching challenges), high network exposure, and physical access vulnerabilities.
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 manufacturer's stock price history
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to risk.
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Device patch management capabilities
Why this is correct
Many IoT devices are unpatchable.
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Physical security of the device endpoints
Why this is correct
IoT devices are often in unmonitored locations.
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Network isolation and segmentation
Why this is correct
Necessary to contain potential compromises.
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The aesthetic design of the device
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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