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SSCP Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are common methods…
Which THREE of the following are common methods to identify risks in an organization?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between risk identification methods (qualitative, human-driven) and risk analysis or control techniques (quantitative, automated), so candidates may incorrectly select hash verification or fault tree analysis because they sound technical or security-related, but they are not used for identifying new risks in an organizational context.
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Why each option matters
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Brainstorming.
Brainstorming is a common method for risk identification because it leverages group creativity to surface potential threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts that might not be captured by automated tools. In an organizational context, structured brainstorming sessions (e.g., using nominal group technique) help elicit a wide range of risks from diverse stakeholders, ensuring coverage across technical, operational, and strategic domains.
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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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Brainstorming.
Why this is correct
Structured brainstorming sessions are a common qualitative risk identification technique.
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Hash verification.
Why it's wrong here
Hash verification checks file integrity, not risk identification.
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Fault tree analysis.
Why it's wrong here
Fault tree analysis is used to analyze failure pathways, not identify new risks.
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Delphi technique.
Why this is correct
The Delphi method uses expert consensus to identify risks anonymously.
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SWOT analysis.
Why this is correct
SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) helps identify internal and external risks.
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