CGEIT · Question #541
Which of the following is the PRIMARY consideration for an enterprise when deciding whether to adopt a qualitative risk assessment method?
The correct answer is A. The method identifies areas to immediately address vulnerabilities.. The primary consideration for an enterprise when choosing a qualitative risk assessment method is its ability to immediately identify areas needing vulnerability addressal.
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Which of the following is the PRIMARY consideration for an enterprise when deciding whether to adopt a qualitative risk assessment method?
Options
- AThe method identifies areas to immediately address vulnerabilities.
- BThe method provides specific objective measurements of exposure.
- CThe method enables an analysis Of recommended controls.
- DThe method provides a platform for all departments to contribute to the risk assessment.
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A91% (31)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
Why each option
The primary consideration for an enterprise when choosing a qualitative risk assessment method is its ability to immediately identify areas needing vulnerability addressal.
Qualitative risk assessments primarily focus on prioritizing risks based on subjective scales (e.g., high, medium, low) and expert judgment, which is effective for quickly identifying and prioritizing immediate vulnerabilities for remediation. This method allows for a rapid understanding of critical risk areas without requiring precise numerical data.
Providing specific objective measurements of exposure is characteristic of quantitative risk assessments, not qualitative ones, which rely on descriptive categories.
While a qualitative assessment can inform control analysis, its primary consideration for adoption isn't just enabling analysis, but its direct utility in prioritization.
Providing a platform for all departments to contribute is a benefit of inclusive risk management, but not the primary distinguishing factor or consideration for choosing a qualitative *method* over a quantitative one.
Concept tested: Qualitative risk assessment benefits
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/top-10-security-best-practices#do-periodic-security-reviews-and-risk-assessments
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