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Question #611

A risk practitioner learns that the organization s industry is experiencing a trend of rising security incidents.

Which of the following is the BEST course of action?

A . Evaluate the relevance of the evolving threats.
B . Review past internal audit results.
C . Respond to organizational security threats.
D . Research industry published studies.

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Question #612

Which of the following should be the PRIMARY consideration for assigning risk mitigation responsibility?

A . Ability to allocate resources to address risk
B . Ability to communicate directly to senior management
C . Detailed knowledge of business operations
D . Expertise in risk management

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Question #613

To implement the MOST effective monitoring of key risk indicators (KRIs), which of the following needs to be in place?

A . Threshold definition
B . Escalation procedures
C . Automated data feed
D . Controls monitoring

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Richtige Antwort: A
A

Explanation:

Key risk indicators (KRIs) are the metrics or measures that provide information and insight on the level and trend of the risks that may affect the organization’s objectives and operations. KRIs can help the organization to monitor and communicate the risks, and to support the decision making and planning for the risk management.

To implement the most effective monitoring of KRIs, one of the essential elements that needs to be in place is threshold definition, which is the process of establishing and specifying the acceptable or tolerable ranges or limits for the KRIs, based on the organization’s risk appetite and tolerance.

Threshold definition can help the organization to monitor KRIs by providing the following benefits: It can enable the comparison and evaluation of the actual or current values of the KRIs with the expected or desired values of the KRIs, and to identify and quantify the deviations or variations that may indicate the changes or developments in the risk level or performance.

It can trigger the alerts or notifications when the values of the KRIs exceed or fall below the thresholds, and to initiate the appropriate actions or responses to address or correct the risks and their impacts.

It can provide useful references and benchmarks for the alignment and integration of the KRIs with the organization’s risk management function, and for the compliance with the organization’s risk policies and standards.

The other options are not the essential elements that need to be in place to implement the most effective monitoring of KRIs, because they do not address the main purpose and benefit of threshold definition, which is to establish and specify the acceptable or tolerable ranges or limits for the KRIs. Escalation procedures are the processes and guidelines for communicating and sharing the information and status of the risks and their responses among the relevant stakeholders, and for escalating or transferring the risks and their responses to the appropriate levels or parties when necessary or required. Escalation procedures can help the organization to monitor KRIs by ensuring the awareness and involvement of the stakeholders, but they are not the essential elements that need to be in place, because they do not establish and specify the acceptable or tolerable ranges or limits for the KRIs.

Automated data feed is the process of using a software tool or system to collect and transmit the data or information that are related or relevant to the KRIs, and to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of the data or information. Automated data feed can help the organization to monitor KRIs by providing the data or information that are necessary and relevant for the KRIs, but they are not the essential elements that need to be in place, because they do not establish and specify the acceptable or tolerable ranges or limits for the KRIs.

Controls monitoring is the process of verifying and validating the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls that are intended to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and reliability of the information systems and resources that are affected by the risks. Controls monitoring can help the organization to monitor KRIs by providing the assurance and evidence on the performance and compliance of the controls, but they are not the essential elements that need to be in place, because they do not establish and specify the acceptable or tolerable ranges or limits for the KRIs.

Reference: = ISACA, CRISC Review Manual, 7th Edition, 2022, pp. 40-41, 47-48, 54-55, 58-59, 62-63 ISACA, CRISC Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Database, 2022, QID 206 CRISC Practice Quiz and Exam Prep

Question #614

The PRIMARY goal of conducting a business impact analysis (BIA) as part of an overall continuity planning process is to:

A . obtain the support of executive management.
B . map the business processes to supporting IT and other corporate resources.
C . identify critical business processes and the degree of reliance on support services.
D . document the disaster recovery process.

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Question #615

Which of the following is a risk practitioner’s BEST recommendation to help reduce IT risk associated with scheduling overruns when starting a new application development project?

A . Implement a tool to track the development team’s deliverables.
B . Review the software development life cycle.
C . Involve the development team in planning.
D . Assign more developers to the project team.

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Richtige Antwort: C
C

Explanation:

Involve the development team in planning is the best recommendation to help reduce IT risk associated with scheduling overruns when starting a new application development project. This is because involving the development team in planning can help ensure that the project scope, requirements, resources, and timeline are realistic, feasible, and agreed upon by all stakeholders. It can also help improve the communication, collaboration, and commitment of the development team, as well as identify and mitigate potential risks and issues early in the project life cycle. According to the CRISC Review Manual 2022, one of the key risk identification techniques for IT projects is to involve the project team and other relevant parties in the risk assessment process1. According to the CRISC Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Manual 2022, involving the development team in planning is the correct answer to this question2.

Implementing a tool to track the development team’s deliverables, reviewing the software development life cycle, and assigning more developers to the project team are not the best recommendations to help reduce IT risk associated with scheduling overruns. These are possible actions that can be taken during or after the planning phase, but they do not address the root cause of the risk, which is the lack of involvement of the development team in planning. Implementing a tool to track the development team’s deliverables can help monitor the project progress and performance, but it does not guarantee that the deliverables are aligned with the project objectives and expectations. Reviewing the software development life cycle can help ensure that the project follows a structured and standardized process, but it does not account for the specific needs and challenges of the project. Assigning more developers to the project team can help increase the project capacity and productivity, but it can also introduce new risks such as coordination, communication, and quality issues.

Question #616

A risk assessment indicates the residual risk associated with a new bring your own device (BYOD) program is within organizational risk tolerance.

Which of the following should the risk practitioner recommend be done NEXT?

A . Implement targeted awareness training for new BYOD users.
B . Implement monitoring to detect control deterioration.
C . Identify log sources to monitor BYOD usage and risk impact.
D . Reduce the risk tolerance level.

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Question #617

Which of the following scenarios presents the GREATEST risk of noncompliance with data privacy best practices?

A . Making data available to a larger audience of customers
B . Data not being disposed according to the retention policy
C . Personal data not being de-identified properly
D . Data being used for purposes the data subjects have not opted into

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Richtige Antwort: D
D

Explanation:

Data Privacy Principles:

Consent and Purpose Limitation: According to data privacy regulations like GDPR, data subjects must provide explicit consent for specific purposes. Using data for purposes beyond what was consented to violates these principles, posing significant compliance risks.

Transparency and Accountability: Organizations must be transparent about how they use personal data and ensure accountability in data processing. Using data without consent undermines this transparency and accountability.

Greatest Risk of Noncompliance:

Legal and Regulatory Risks: Using personal data without consent can lead to severe penalties under laws like GDPR and CPRA. These laws impose heavy fines for noncompliance, making this scenario the highest risk.

Reputational Damage: Unauthorized use of personal data can severely damage an organization’s reputation, leading to loss of customer trust and potential financial losses.

Operational Impact: Ensuring compliance with consent requirements is fundamental to an organization’s data processing activities. Failure to do so can disrupt business operations and necessitate significant remediation efforts.

Comparison with Other Options:

Making Data Available to a Larger Audience of Customers: While potentially risky, this does not inherently violate data privacy principles if done within consented uses.

Data Not Being Disposed According to the Retention Policy: This poses risks related to data minimization and retention principles but is less severe than unauthorized data use.

Personal Data Not Being De-identified Properly: This is a significant risk but typically involves fewer direct legal and regulatory implications compared to using data without consent.

Reference:

CRISC Review Manual: Discusses the importance of informed consent and the principles of data privacy, emphasizing the severe implications of using personal data without consent.

ISACA Guidelines: Highlight the need for transparency and accountability in data processing, aligning with global privacy regulations.

Question #618

Which of the following would BEST enable mitigation of newly identified risk factors related to internet of Things (loT)?

A . Introducing control procedures early in the life cycle
B . Implementing loT device software monitoring
C . Performing periodic risk assessments of loT
D . Performing secure code reviews

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Richtige Antwort: A
A

Explanation:

The BEST way to enable mitigation of newly identified risk factors related to internet of Things (loT) is to introduce control procedures early in the life cycle, because it can help to prevent or reduce the occurrence or impact of the risk factors, and to ensure that the loT devices and systems are designed and developed with security and quality in mind. The control procedures should include requirements analysis, design review, testing, validation, and verification of the loT devices and systems.

The other options are not as effective as introducing control procedures early in the life cycle, because:

Option B: Implementing loT device software monitoring is a good way to detect and respond to the risk factors related to loT, but it does not enable mitigation of the risk factors, which is the proactive and preventive approach. Software monitoring is a reactive and corrective measure that may not be able to prevent or reduce the occurrence or impact of the risk factors, especially if they are embedded in the hardware or firmware of the loT devices.

Option C: Performing periodic risk assessments of loT is a necessary way to identify and evaluate the risk factors related to loT, but it does not enable mitigation of the risk factors, which is the action-oriented and solution-focused approach. Risk assessment is an analytical and descriptive process that may not provide the specific and effective measures to address or mitigate the risk factors, especially if they are complex or dynamic.

Option D: Performing secure code reviews is a useful way to verify and improve the security and quality of the software of the loT devices and systems, but it does not enable mitigation of the risk factors related to loT, which may involve more than just the software aspect. The risk factors related to loT may also include the hardware, firmware, network, communication, data, and integration aspects, which may not be covered or resolved by the code reviews.

Reference: = Risk and Information Systems Control Study Manual, 7th Edition, ISACA, 2020, p. 214.

Question #619

The PRIMARY reason for communicating risk assessment results to data owners is to enable the:

A . design of appropriate controls.
B . industry benchmarking of controls.
C . prioritization of response efforts.
D . classification of information assets.

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Question #620

Which of the following is the GREATEST risk of relying on artificial intelligence (Al) within heuristic security systems?

A . Al may result in less reliance on human intervention.
B . Malicious activity may inadvertently be classified as normal during baselining.
C . Risk assessments of heuristic security systems are more difficult.
D . Predefined patterns of malicious activity may quickly become outdated.

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