ISC Risk Management Practice Question
Which THREE criteria are essential for establishing a successful 'Risk Committee'?
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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Representation from multiple business units
A successful committee needs diverse perspectives, executive support, and a defined mandate.
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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Limiting membership to only IT security staff
Why it's wrong here
Risk is an enterprise, not just IT, issue.
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Conducting meetings at midnight for secrecy
Why it's wrong here
Transparency, not secrecy, is required.
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Representation from multiple business units
Why this is correct
Diverse viewpoints are essential for enterprise risk.
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Explicit mandate and authority from the board
Why this is correct
Authority is required for effective governance.
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Regular cadence of meetings and reporting
Why this is correct
Consistency ensures the program stays active.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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