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CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #121

When analyzing risks, which of these activities is required? ()

The correct answer is D. Determining the likelihood of occurrence of a set of risks. Risk analysis is the process of identifying, estimating, and prioritizing risks. A core mandatory step is determining the likelihood (probability) that each identified risk will materialize, because without likelihood, you cannot calculate risk magnitude (Risk = Likelihood ×…

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Question

When analyzing risks, which of these activities is required? ()

Options

  • ASelecting the appropriate controls
  • BIdentifying risks associated with loss of confidentiality
  • CAccepting all evaluated risks
  • DDetermining the likelihood of occurrence of a set of risks

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    91% (20)

Explanation

Risk analysis is the process of identifying, estimating, and prioritizing risks. A core mandatory step is determining the likelihood (probability) that each identified risk will materialize, because without likelihood, you cannot calculate risk magnitude (Risk = Likelihood × Impact). Option A (selecting controls) is part of risk treatment, which comes after analysis. Option C (accepting all risks) is never required-risk acceptance is just one possible response alongside mitigation, transfer, or avoidance. Option B (identifying confidentiality risks) is part of threat identification but is narrower than the full scope of risk analysis, which covers all risk types including integrity and availability.

Topics

#Risk Analysis#Risk Management#Likelihood#Risk Assessment Process

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