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Which of the following should be the MAIN reason for an enterprise to implement an IT risk management framework?

The correct answer is A. The need to enable IT risk-aware decisions by executives. The main reason for an enterprise to implement an IT risk management framework is to enable executives to make informed, IT risk-aware decisions.

Submitted by olafpl· Apr 18, 2026Governance of Enterprise IT

Question

Which of the following should be the MAIN reason for an enterprise to implement an IT risk management framework?

Options

  • AThe need to enable IT risk-aware decisions by executives
  • BThe results of an external audit report concerning IT risk management processes
  • CThe need to address market regulations and internal compliance in IT risk
  • DThe ability to benchmark IT risk policies against major competitors

How the community answered

(14 responses)
  • A
    71% (10)
  • B
    7% (1)
  • C
    7% (1)
  • D
    14% (2)

Why each option

The main reason for an enterprise to implement an IT risk management framework is to enable executives to make informed, IT risk-aware decisions.

AThe need to enable IT risk-aware decisions by executivesCorrect

The main reason to implement an IT risk management framework is to provide executives with the necessary insights and context to make informed, risk-aware decisions that balance potential threats with business opportunities and objectives.

BThe results of an external audit report concerning IT risk management processes

While external audit findings can prompt the implementation of an IT risk framework, they are not the main reason or fundamental benefit of having one.

CThe need to address market regulations and internal compliance in IT risk

Addressing regulations and compliance is an important driver, but it is a subset of enabling risk-aware decisions rather than the primary, overarching strategic benefit of the framework.

DThe ability to benchmark IT risk policies against major competitors

Benchmarking against competitors can be a useful exercise, but it is not the core strategic driver for establishing an internal IT risk management framework.

Concept tested: Purpose of IT Risk Management Framework

Source: https://www.isaca.org/resources/it-governance/it-risk

Topics

#IT Risk Management Framework#Executive Decision Support#Strategic IT Risk#IT Governance

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