ISC Risk Management Practice Question
Which document is the primary source for defining the 'Risk Appetite' of an enterprise?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Risk Appetite Statement
The Risk Appetite Statement is the foundational document authorized by the board/senior management.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Risk Appetite Statement
Why this is correct
This defines the amount of risk an organization is willing to accept.
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Security Policy
Why it's wrong here
Policies implement rules, they do not define appetite.
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Business Impact Analysis
Why it's wrong here
Assesses impact, but does not define appetite.
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Incident Response Plan
Why it's wrong here
Reactive document, not strategic.
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