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CCSP Practice Question: Which risk assessment method uses subjective…
Which risk assessment method uses subjective scales to assign probabilities and impacts?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between qualitative and semi-quantitative methods, where candidates confuse subjective scales (qualitative) with ordinal numerical scales (semi-quantitative), leading them to incorrectly select semi-quantitative risk assessment.
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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Qualitative risk assessment
Qualitative risk assessment (option C) is correct because it relies on subjective scales (e.g., high, medium, low) to assign probabilities and impacts, rather than numerical data. This method is commonly used in cloud security to quickly evaluate risks when precise data is unavailable, aligning with the CCSP domain of Legal, Risk and Compliance.
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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Semi-quantitative risk assessment
Why it's wrong here
Combines both but not purely subjective.
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Quantitative risk assessment
Why it's wrong here
Uses numeric values.
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Qualitative risk assessment
Why this is correct
Uses subjective scales like high/medium/low.
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Bottom-up risk assessment
Why it's wrong here
Refers to approach, not method of scaling.
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